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Spanish sovereignty claims for Ceuta and Melilla

Overview

Legal and regional organizations in Spain have issued formal defenses of the sovereignty of Ceuta and Melilla. In Madrid, the Madrid Interprofessional Union and the Madrid Bar Association released a manifesto asserting that the cities are an “indisputable part of Spain” and should not be viewed as a “constitutional periphery.” This manifesto called for greater institutional involvement to manage migration and security while maintaining the rule of law. Following this, the Soria Provincial Council, supported by the PP and Vox, approved a motion defending Spanish sovereignty over the two cities. The council urged the central government to implement extraordinary measures to maintain security and order in the autonomous cities. In Cuenca, the People's Party (PP) municipal group announced plans to present a similar motion, stating that national sovereignty is “indisputable and non-negotiable.” Political debate has intensified with conflicting proposals. Carles Puigdemont described the cities as ‘colonies within Morocco,’ while former Prime Minister José María Aznar advocated for an increased military presence, stating ‘the future of Spain will depend on what happens in Ceuta.’ Most recently, the Granada City Council approved a motion from the Popular Group to defend sovereignty, calling for extraordinary and sustained resources to manage border control. This comes amid reports from law enforcement agencies expressing concern over their ability to respond to future mass incursions. Police officers have indicated they feel “tied” due to a lack of legal certainty, noting that current immigration laws lack specific protocols for handling sudden surges of tens of thousands of people. Support for sovereignty has expanded to the Canary Islands, where the Cabildo de Tenerife passed a motion reaffirming the “inseparable belonging” of Ceuta and Melilla to Spain based on history and constitutional law.

Entities

Melilla · Ceuta · Granada City Council · Unión Interprofesional de la Comunidad de Madrid · Spain

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Ceuta and Melilla sovereignty defended by Granada City Council

    Granada City Council has backed a motion to defend Ceuta and Melilla's sovereignty, while police warn that outdated immigration laws leave officers without clear protocols to manage mass border incursions.

  2. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    People's Party in Cuenca to defend Ceuta and Melilla sovereignty

    The People's Party in Cuenca will propose a motion demanding central government intervention to protect the sovereignty of Ceuta and Melilla following irregular border crossings.

  3. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Soria Provincial Council defends sovereignty of Ceuta and Melilla

    Regional news from Spain includes Soria's defense of Ceuta and Melilla's sovereignty, new housing approvals in Almería, and various local political disputes regarding water, urban decay, and public works.

  4. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Madrid legal associations defend Ceuta and Melilla

    The Madrid Bar Association and the UICM issued a manifesto defending the sovereignty of Ceuta and Melilla, calling for firm border control that maintains legal guarantees and the rule of law.

Sources

clmpress.com · costadigital.es · diariodealmeria.es · diariodejerez.es · elfarodeceuta.es · elfarodemelilla.es · huelvared.com · lagacetadegranada.es · lanocion.es · larazon.es · liberaldecastilla.com · malagaes.com · malagahoy.es · manchainformacion.com · nuevecuatrouno.com · sorianoticias.com · soriatv.com · vigohoy.es · web.icam.es

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