Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's suggestion to repatriate migrants to Morocco has been dismissed as a 'migration fantasy' by Spanish officials, following a surge in migrant arrivals at the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.
The influx, which saw hundreds of migrants cross into Ceuta in recent days, has heightened tensions between Spain and Morocco. Meloni, who has taken a hardline stance on migration, proposed that migrants rescued in the Mediterranean be sent to Morocco, a plan that Spanish authorities have rejected as unworkable.
Spanish officials argue that such a scheme ignores the complex bilateral agreements and the legal framework governing migration. They emphasize that any solution must be cooperative and respect international law.
The situation in Ceuta remains tense, with local authorities calling for more support from the central government. The European Union has urged both Spain and Morocco to work together to manage the border effectively.
