The Portuguese Minister of Foreign Affairs, João Gomes Cravinho, made statements today in parliament about the migratory situation in Ceuta. During his intervention, the official reiterated that the entry of thousands of people in the Spanish city in July did not represent any threat to the Schengen space.
Cravinho criticized measures that may have what he designated as a "pull effect" on migrants. This position arises in the context of the debate on the management of migratory flows at the southern European border.
The crisis in Ceuta occurred when thousands of people, many of them minors, attempted to enter the Spanish enclave by swimming or through land borders. The situation generated diplomatic tensions between Spain and Morocco.
The Portuguese minister stressed the importance of migration policies that do not encourage new waves of irregular migration, defending a balanced approach that respects both human rights and the security of European borders.
