Two Moroccan opposition parliamentary parties claimed over the past weekend the "historical rights" of Morocco over Ceuta and Melilla during their electoral rallies. This position arises in the context of a pre-electoral environment in Morocco.
The parties in question, both belonging to the Moroccan parliamentary opposition, used the electoral rallies to make this territorial claim, taking advantage of the dynamics typical of an election campaign in the neighboring country.
On the other hand, the Spanish socialists issued a warning against this type of discourse, stating that the rhetoric of some political formations could end up favoring the Spanish far right. This position reflects the concern that the tension generated by these claims could be exploited by extremist parties in Spain.
The dispute over Ceuta and Melilla, Spanish cities located on the North African coast, is a recurring issue in relations between Spain and Morocco, although the Spanish authorities consistently maintain that both cities are Spanish sovereign territory.
