AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCeuta Crisis, Royal Response: King Felipe VI broke his silence on the migrant crisis in Ceuta, praising the city’s “example of civility” and the “huge work” by Civil Protection, and stressing the need for flexibility when emergencies spill beyond normal administrative lines. Ceuta Crisis, Government Timeline: Spain’s Minister of Territorial Policy warned the situation will drag on if people keep sleeping in public spaces, saying the central government is pushing to move people into resources for registration and return procedures, with thousands still in temporary squares. Ceuta Crisis, EU Pressure: Morocco has sent an email to MEPs ahead of the European Parliament debate, insisting it is investigating the July 30 events and denying it had any interest in provoking a crisis, while also claiming cooperation and readmissions. Ceuta Crisis, Parliament Fight: The PP won a Senate motion urging Ceuta be declared a national security situation, calling for return procedures and Armed Forces reinforcement, while PSOE and others opposed it; in Brussels, the S&D leader accused the PP of blocking a common EU resolution. Border Controls, Italy: Italy extended Schengen border controls on travelers from Spain for another 15 days, citing internal security risks and possible terrorist infiltration, after the Ceuta influx. Local Politics, Canary Islands: Canary officials said the EU asylum pact’s mass deportation files are stalled by lack of resources and staffing, warning they may challenge delays in court. Transport Policy, Airport Fees: Spain approved a minimal rise in airport charges, cutting back the increase compared with Aena’s earlier plan, drawing criticism from airlines and the competition authority.
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