Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said that it is necessary for Spain to immediately control the situation and fulfill its responsibilities under Schengen cooperation. If this development poses a risk of affecting Sweden’s security or migration situation, the government is ready to take necessary measures to maintain order and control.
Finland has supported Italy’s request to exclude Spain from Europe’s passport-free Schengen area because the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in Morocco has been overwhelmed by the arrival of thousands of migrants.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the images coming from Ceuta are unacceptable. We cannot allow anyone to enter the Union without complying with our laws. Dangerous crossings must be stopped immediately, smuggling networks must be dismantled, and returns must be accelerated in accordance with our laws.
The death toll among migrants trying to reach Ceuta has reached 27.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said in Ceuta that Ceuta is a Spanish city and what happened yesterday must be condemned in the strongest terms. Our condemnation is directed at the violation of the territorial integrity of this Spanish city and the attack on it.
Sanchez added that the Spanish government will use all state resources and tools to ensure the safety of Ceuta’s citizens and coexistence in the city.
He said that the state is present here. We will defend Ceuta’s security and coexistence in the same way as we do inside Madrid’s M30.
Sanchez said that we will continue cooperation with our neighboring country Morocco to combat criminal networks involved in human trafficking and to return illegal migrants as soon as possible.
According to Spain’s Ministry of the Interior, to date approximately 25,000 migrants have voluntarily returned to Morocco. If these figures are correct, out of approximately 60,000 who entered Ceuta since yesterday, about 35,000 are still present.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that protecting the European Union’s external borders is essential in the fight against illegal migration. I support Spain’s intention not to allow illegal migrants to enter the European continent. The EU Return Directive must now be implemented without delay.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that the European Union should immediately consider all necessary measures, including suspending Spain from the Schengen agreement. She said that uncontrolled immigration is a threat to Europe and Denmark.
President Trump said on Fox News about Ceuta that it is terrible. Remember that picture. If it comes to the wrong side, this will happen to us in three years.
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