Swedish premier warns Spain's migrant amnesty could spark new crisis in Europe
Sweden's prime minister called Spain's grant of amnesty to over a million irregular migrants a very bad idea, fearing it could trigger a repeat of the 2015 migrant crisis.
Ulf Kristersson said Spain's decision to pardon more than a million undocumented migrants is a very bad idea that might lead Europe back to the 2015 crisis. His remarks follow a surge of tens of thousands of people entering the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, which has drawn criticism from leaders across the continent. Deteriorating economies in North Africa and the Middle East are pushing many to seek work abroad, as illustrated by a Moroccan worker earning $428 per month.
Why it matters
It highlights how conflicting EU immigration policies could reignite a continent-wide migrant crisis.
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