Key facts
- EU interior ministers have united behind Spain.
- The migrant crisis occurred in Ceuta.
- Ministers shifted focus from blame to prevention.
- Spain's response to the crisis was praised.
- Migrant smugglers were accused of exploiting the situation.
- The exploitation by smugglers aimed to divide the EU bloc.
European Union interior ministers have presented a united front in support of Spain after a significant migrant influx into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The ministers' discussions shifted from assigning blame for the crisis to developing strategies for preventing future occurrences. They collectively praised Spain's response to the situation. Furthermore, the ministers identified migrant smugglers as key actors who exploited the crisis in Ceuta. Their actions, according to the ministers, were aimed at creating division within the European Union bloc. The focus is now on solidarity and proactive measures to manage such events and deter exploitation by criminal networks.