Call to Explicitly Embed Ceuta and Melilla in Spain's Constitution

In an opinion piece, the writer critiques the Spanish Constitution for omitting an explicit statement that Ceuta and Melilla belong to the indivisible Spanish nation. Although the cities appear in Article 69 and a transitional provision, the lack of a clear, unambiguous clause leaves room for political maneuvering. The author proposes inserting a brief, single-sentence amendment that would declare the two enclaves as integral and inalienable Spanish territory.

Such wording, the article argues, would make any diplomatic negotiations over their status constitutionally impossible without a formal amendment. The piece also highlights Morocco's tendency to use nationalist rhetoric to distract its population, suggesting that a stronger constitutional guarantee would counteract those pressures. Finally, the author calls on legislators to consider this straightforward change to safeguard national sovereignty.