Debate in Spain over Ceuta and Melilla is intensifying after statements from U.S. officials raised questions about their status, prompting the People’s Party to take action on the ground while the government opts for a cautious approach to avoid escalation.
Statements and reports attributed to U.S. officials are rekindling debate over Spain’s «sovereignty» of Ceuta and Melilla. Against a backdrop of rising tensions between Madrid and Washington, these signals are fueling growing concern in the Spanish media.
Moroccans continue to be the largest foreign-born community in Spain, with over 1.16 million residents, according to the latest data from Spain's National Institute of Statistics. Despite their significant presence, they face challenges in higher education access, ranking lowest among major foreign communities with only 9.3% holding higher education degrees.