The Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain, José Manuel Albares, stated that Ceuta and Melilla are part of Spanish territorial integrity and sovereignty. His statements were made during an appearance before Congress to account for the situation that Ceuta has faced since the last days of July.
Albares declared that the stability and prosperity of the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla are an absolute priority for his ministry. He also emphasized that this stability is equally important both for Spain and for Europe as a whole.
The minister described the situation in Ceuta as a "drama" that has affected the city since the end of July. Albares pointed to the circulation of misinformation as the origin of this crisis, referring specifically to "hoaxes" that spread through social media.




