Spain mends relations with EU nations after Ceuta migration discord
Spain said on Tuesday it had mended relations with fellow EU nations after a mass influx of migrants into the North African enclave of Ceuta drew criticism from both sides of the Atlantic. Spain also confirmed that of the 72,000 people who entered the enclave from Morocco last week, all but 2,000 have since returned. The episode had exposed divisions within the bloc over migration policy.
Spain said on Tuesday it had mended relations with fellow EU nations following a mass influx of migrants into the North African enclave of Ceuta, an episode that drew sharp criticism from both within Europe and across the Atlantic.
Madrid also confirmed that of the 72,000 people who crossed into the enclave from Morocco last week, all but 2,000 have since returned. No detailed plan has yet been announced for those who remain.
The Ceuta crisis had once again exposed divisions among EU member states over migration policy. Spain's announcement helps ease tensions within the bloc, though relations with Morocco may return to the agenda in the coming weeks.
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