A national conservative political party in Spain
Spain has launched a large-scale regularisation program offering a one-year, renewable residence permit to undocumented migrants who have spent at least five months in the country and have a clean criminal record. The measure aims to strengthen the economy and uphold human rights amid aging demographics. Initial applications exceed government expectations, with more than 900,000 received by mid-June and processing ongoing.
Migrant arrivals at Ceuta from Morocco have surged, with authorities reporting thousands crossing the Tarajal breakwater by sea and on foot. Spain vows an immediate response as the border comes under pressure, with discussions of deploying more police and possibly the army to restore order.
A mass crossing at Ceuta’s border with Morocco has drawn intense EU scrutiny as tens of thousands sought entry last week. While most migrants have returned, Spain has installed a 500-meter floating barrier and vowed tighter border controls as EU governments call for a coordinated response.
Leaders across Europe have faced a sharp, unfolding disaster at the Ceuta border. A surge of migrants has overwhelmed coastal towns, intensifying tensions over migration policy. Spain is pushing back against criticism while calls grow for a coordinated EU response. The event unfolds today as officials assess humanitarian and strategic implications.
Tens of thousands of people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta at the end of July. Spanish and local officials have said roughly 70,000 returned but Ceuta’s leader estimates 3,000–11,000 remain, including hundreds of unaccompanied minors living in overcrowded, unsanitary conditions. The influx has provoked EU diplomatic rows and temporary border checks.