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Spanish Prime Minister Has Stopped Public Duties
The Spanish prime minister has stopped
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez has accused unnamed European governments of reacting to the Ceuta migration crisis out of "prejudice, fake news, ignorance or political interest". In a letter to EU institutions, he brands their conduct "selfish, polarizing and illegal" and demands an urgent meeting of interior ministers. The move follows Italy's suspension of Schengen cooperation with Spain, with Finland and Denmark also floating limits on free movement.
Main Update
Sánchez sent a letter to EU institution leaders accusing several governments of a "selfish, polarizing and illegal" response to the Ceuta crisis
Impact
The Spanish PM said the reactions were driven by "prejudice, fake news, ignorance or political interest" — without naming specific countries
Official Response
Sánchez has requested an urgent meeting of EU interior ministers to address the situation
Escalation
Italy has suspended Schengen cooperation with Spain; Finland and Denmark have raised the possibility of temporarily excluding free-movement cooperation with Madrid
Scale
Spain estimates more than 48,000 of around 50,000 people are at the centre of the migration situation
What Next
Brussels must decide whether to convene the requested meeting — and how to handle widening internal friction over migration
The Spanish prime minister has stopped
