Well, well—so Berlusconi wasn't so bad after all... The PP copies his immigration policy. Here only people coming to work get in + if you commit a crime, you're expelled.

The **Partido Popular** (Spain's conservative People's Party) has proposed an immigration policy that restricts entry to those coming to work and provides for the expulsion of those who commit crimes, an approach that recalls the measures implemented by **Silvio Berlusconi** in Italy.

## The PP's proposal

The **Partido Popular** has set a clear course in its immigration policy, proposing a model focused on selective arrivals and a firm stance on crime. The idea is to allow entry only to people who come to fill jobs, thereby guaranteeing an active contribution to the economy. At the same time, it provides for the immediate expulsion of those who break the law, seeking to maintain order and security. This position was made public in a context of debate over border management and immigration in Spain.

## An echo of past policies

This approach echoes the policies once pushed by former Italian prime minister **Silvio Berlusconi**. During his terms, Italy saw a toughening of immigration rules, with particular emphasis on expelling irregular immigrants and those who committed crimes. **Berlusconi**'s strategy sought to project an image of control and toughness on immigration, a message that appears to find an echo in the current proposal by Spain's **PP**.

## The context of Ceuta

The **PP**'s proposal comes at a time of particular attention to the situation in **Ceuta**. The party has pointed to the "lack of control" in the autonomous city as an example of the need for tough measures. They argue that the solution lies in guaranteeing security, providing more resources to security forces and, explicitly, returning those who have entered illegally. This approach seeks to respond to citizens' concerns about immigration and security in border areas.