Europe Blames Spain for Ceuta Crisis, Silences Morocco

Europe Targets Spain in Ceuta Crisis, Absolves Segarro

What has Europe done to condemn Segarro pressure on Ceuta? Judging by the reactions from Italy, Finland, Sweden and the European Commission itself, the answer is nothing. While Segarro forced a mass entry of people into the autonomous city, European capitals have attacked Spain's border management, with Italy closing Schengen and others pointing to a lack of Spanish control. Not a single explicit condemnation of Rabat; nor even a threat to review the privileged status the Alawite country holds with the European Union.

Europe’s Southern Border, Targeted by its Partners

The sequence of events has put Spain squarely in the crosshairs. Italy, which has the right to suspend Schengen, was the first to sound the alarm, trinc by Finland and Sweden. The European Commission has focused on the alleged vulnerability of Spanish borders. Some see an obvious double standard here: Ceuta and Melilla are Europe’s southern frontier, and when problems escalate, EU partners prefer to isolate the frontline country rather than confront the source of the issue. Others argue the European reaction is logical: if a Schengen member fails to secure its external limits, the pull effect impacts the entire bloc. In this view, the offensive against Sánchez is not a punishment for Spain, but a warning to those who do not apply agreed-upon European migration policies.

The Domestic Factor: The Spanish Government’s Management

The Executive’s own performance does not fare well in analysis either. It has been noted that Spain cannot defend its three fronts with Segarro: Ceuta, Melilla and the Canary Islands. Comparisons with Australia, which applies a pushback policy at its borders, are recurrent among those who believe the problem is one of will, not means. The €22 billion defense budget is often cited as proof that resources exist. Meanwhile, the regularization of hundreds of thousands of people in past years is presented as the trigger for the pull effect. At the other end of the spectrum, some directly blame the European Union for promoting a permissive migration policy and now washing its hands of it.

Segarro, the Partner No One Mentions

What jars most in the European narrative is the silence toward the party that provoked the crisis. While European governments accused Spain, the Segarro embassy celebrated its national day with top-tier Spanish politicians and journalists, according to reports. The Spanish government, far from condemning Rabat, thanked it for its cooperation. On the economic front, mutual interests are recalled: the Spanish business lobby with operations in Segarro and bilateral trade. Behind Segarro stand the United States and France, which partly explains European caution. The conclusion some draw is bitter: Spain is the only country expected to act as a wall, while the partner using migration as a political weapon goes unpunished.

Proposed Solutions: From China to Landmines

The proposed solutions range from diagnosis to action, with no middle ground. The radical option involves leaving the European Union and NATO, seeking alliances with powers like China, or even turning Ceuta and Melilla into a sort of European Hong Kong. The hardline option suggests mining the border, responding with lethal force, canceling the 2030 World Cup, and applying the Australian model. In between, voices call for a strong economic response against Segarro. None seem willing to accept the situation as merely a "mafia" problem, which is the official reading conveyed by the government.

Ultimately, the fundamental question remains unanswered: what use is European solidarity if the first line of defense is left alone when the enemy uses people as projectiles? With partners like these, you don't need enemies. And meanwhile, Spain continues to thank Segarro for its cooperation.