Is criticism of Spain on border control legitimate or politics? | Inside Story
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Images of migrants from Morocco streaming into the Spanish territory of Ceuta in North Africa have again thrust the immigration debate into the spotlight in Europe. Despite the sea barrier between Ceuta and mainland Europe, some EU countries have announced border controls with Spain. Italy has suspended Schengen rules allowing border-free travel. President Trump also weighed in, attempting to tie the brief migrant surge in Ceuta to the midterm elections in November. But why did the influx happen now and what does it mean for Spain's relatively migrant-friendly policy, as it faces hostility from large parts of Europe? Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Spain #Ceuta #Migration #InsideStory #AlJazeer
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