PP demands Senate hearing of Interior, Defence and Foreign Ministers over Ceuta migrant crisis
The Popular Party has again asked the Senate to summon the interior, defence and foreign ministers to explain the chaotic migrant transfers in Ceuta.
Police started transporting large numbers of migrants from the Benítez and El Trampolín beaches to two shelters in Ceuta's harbour on Friday, a process marked by chaos as people rushed for limited spots, forcing several temporary halts. The Popular Party, through spokesperson Alicia García, submitted a renewed request for the interior minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska, defence minister Margarita Robles and foreign minister José Manuel Albares to appear before the Senate to answer questions about the crisis, after they failed to do so previously.
Sumar's justice spokesperson Enrique Santiago told the PSOE it would not back any amendment to the immigration law that would erode fundamental rights, despite openness to stronger border security. Meanwhile, PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo announced a dedicated security and economic programme for Ceuta and Melilla, criticizing one outlet government’s handling of the situation. The debate highlights growing political tension over migration policy and the management of Spain’s enclaves in North Africa.
Why it matters
The dispute over ministerial accountability reflects broader political battles on migration policy affecting Spain's border cities.
How this story developed
- Sep 16 Police dismantle overcrowded Ceuta flat housing 25 migrants, including six children
- Sep 18 The Audiencia Nacional's Contentious‑Administrative Chamber approved the use of Ceuta port for a temporary migrant shelter.
- Sep 18 about 850 migrants were settled in 50 tents at the port while others returned to beach camps
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