Asylum and Migration
Ceuta Leader Asks Brussels for Help with 'Unbearable Situation' with Migrants
On 2026-09-08, Juan Jesús Vivas, the local leader of the Spanish exclave Ceuta, appealed to the EU for assistance regarding the 'unbearable situation' following the arrival of 80,000 migrants from Morocco at the end of July. During a press conference at the European Parliament, Vivas requested funding to better protect the borders and for humanitarian aid. He emphasized the urgent need for support to manage the crisis, highlighting the strain on local resources and infrastructure.
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