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EU approves 115 million euros in emergency border funding for Spain
Deutsche Welle reports the European Union granted emergency aid to Spain following July's migrant surge in Ceuta.
The short version
- The European Union pledged €115 million in emergency funds to assist Spain following a major border breach in Ceuta.[Deutsche Welle]
- Spain formally requested the financial support on August 24 after over 70,000 migrants crossed into the exclave in late July.[Deutsche Welle]
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stated there is no solid proof Morocco was responsible, while a Madrid court investigates whether African authorities assisted the surge.[Deutsche Welle]
Key facts
- The European Union announced €115 million in emergency financial aid to Spain.[Deutsche Welle]
- Spain officially submitted its request for the emergency funding on August 24.[Deutsche Welle]
- More than 70,000 migrants crossed into the Spanish North African exclave of Ceuta in late July.[Deutsche Welle]
- Madrid's top criminal court initiated an inquiry into whether African authorities facilitated the border crossings.[Deutsche Welle]
What remains uncertain
- Whether African authorities actively facilitated the border rush remains under judicial investigation, and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stated there is no solid proof blaming Morocco.[Deutsche Welle]
Sources
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- Ceuta: EU grants Spain €115 million in emergency aidDeutsche Welle