Spanish voters overwhelmingly say Sánchez government has mishandled Ceuta migrant surge
A Sigma Dos poll shows more than eight in ten Spaniards think Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s administration has failed to address the recent migrant influx into Ceuta.
According to a Sigma Dos poll commissioned by one outlet, 82.2% of Spanish voters say the Sánchez government has not taken sufficient action following the arrival of over 70,000 migrants in Ceuta last month. Discontent extends to the Prime Minister’s own party, with 56.9% of PSOE voters and 52.7% of Sumar supporters sharing the criticism. The poll indicates that 90.4% attribute the influx to the Moroccan government, and 59.7% view it as a pressure tactic against Spain.
Voters overwhelmingly support a militarised border (55%) and sanctions on Morocco (52.8%). A large majority also back deporting all remaining migrants, including unaccompanied minors. The findings arrive as local residents launch vigilante actions to dismantle makeshift camps, while the government proposes using sports facilities to house asylum seekers amid concerns over assaults and disease.
Why it matters
Public opinion on the Ceuta crisis could shape Spain's upcoming election and its immigration policy.
How this story developed
- Aug 21 Spanish police detain five suspected migrant smugglers operating from Ceuta
- Aug 27 Authorities have detained five individuals suspected of running the Ceuta‑to‑mainland smuggling operation.
- Aug 28 Residents dismantled tents on El Trampolín beach and set them on fire.
- Aug 28 Spain’s interior minister asked Frontex for ten additional officers to assist with screening the migrants still in Ceuta.
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