Amidst Morocco's rising influence bolstered by alliances with the United States and Israel, Spanish defense circles express growing concern over the strategic vulnerabilities of Ceuta and Melilla. A comprehensive report by the Spanish Institute for Strategic Studies warns of hybrid warfare threats, urging Spain to bolster security and infrastructure to counter Morocco's assertive stance in the Strait of Gibraltar.
The process of regularizing undocumented migrants in Spain has created a new reality for Moroccan consulates, which are now facing a surge of citizens in a short period of time. This has required the adoption of exceptional measures to ensure service continuity and prevent disruptions.