On August 6, 2026, the Majorcan separatist party MÉS per Mallorca approved a resolution urging the Spanish government to cede the North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla to Morocco. The motion, passed during the party's assembly, argues that the continued Spanish presence in the cities is a colonial remnant and that their transfer would improve relations with Morocco.
The resolution has drawn sharp criticism from Spanish political parties, including the ruling Socialist Party (PSOE) and the conservative People's Party (PP), who defend the Spanish sovereignty of the enclaves. The Spanish government has not issued an official response yet, but the foreign ministry has reiterated that Ceuta and Melilla are integral parts of Spain.
MÉS per Mallorca is a left-wing, pro-independence coalition active in the Balearic Islands. Its proposal is largely symbolic, as the Spanish central government holds exclusive authority over foreign affairs and territorial integrity. The enclaves have been under Spanish control for centuries, with Ceuta since 1580 and Melilla since 1497.
The issue of Ceuta and Melilla has been a recurring point of tension between Spain and Morocco, which claims the cities as its own. However, the Spanish government has consistently rejected any negotiation on their sovereignty, and the European Union has backed Spain's position.
