Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, in a letter, criticized the 'selfish' reaction by some EU countries to the migrant crisis in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, and called for an urgent meeting of EU ministers, according to reports.
The letter from Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez escalates the diplomatic row over the Ceuta migrant crisis, as a growing number of EU member states have called for suspending Spain's Schengen membership.
In the letter, Sánchez reportedly singled out 'selfish' reactions by some EU countries without naming them, and urged EU ministers to convene to address the crisis. The appeal comes as Italy, Finland, Denmark, and Austria have voiced support for isolating Spain over its handling of the massive influx of migrants from Morocco into Ceuta.
The crisis began earlier this week when tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave, overwhelming local infrastructure. EU leaders have been divided over the response, with some calling for sanctions against Spain and others urging solidarity.
The details of the proposed meeting and which countries are being criticized remain unclear.
2 developments
- StrongSpanish residents curse PM Sánchez, blame him for Ceuta migrant crisis
- DevelopingSpanish PM Sánchez in Ceuta: diversity is a 'source of strength'
- DevelopingSpanish PM: We will continue to support migrant integration
- DevelopingAbu Ali Express: European media, political circles increasingly call for isolating Spain over Ceuta crisis
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