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Trump’s foreign policy sparks Spanish fears over Ceuta and Melilla

Spanish media outlets are abuzz with speculation and concern over the potential implications of Donald Trump’s second presidency for Spain’s North African enclaves, Ceuta and Melilla. Drawing parallels to Trump’s 2020 recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara, Spanish publications......

Spanish Army Helicopter Battalion Conducts Joint Exercises in Ceuta and Melilla

The Spanish Army’s VI Maneuver Helicopter Battalion (Bhelma VI), operating under the Canary Islands Command, is carrying out joint military exercises in the Spanish-administered enclaves of Ceuta (Sebta) and Melilla. These exercises, part of the annual training program led by the General Command......

Spain and Morocco Eye Customs Reopening: A Strategic Move to Boost Ceuta and Melilla's Economies

The Spanish Parliament has reignited discussions regarding the potential reopening of commercial customs at the borders of Ceuta and Melilla with Morocco, a matter that has garnered significant attention during a session held on Tuesday. This initiative, spearheaded by the Popular Party (PP), aims to......

Collision at Sea: Morocco Probes Incident Between Spanish Patrol and Migrant Vessel

Off the coast of Melilla, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, an incident involving a Spanish Civil Guard patrol boat and a vessel carrying migrants has prompted an investigation by Moroccan authorities. The collision, which occurred on Sunday, has raised questions about border patrol practices and migrant......

Ceuta and Melilla: Potential Shift in Sovereignty by 2030?

In a bold assertion, Spanish intelligence analyst Fernando Cocho suggests that the cities of Ceuta and Melilla may come under shared Spanish-Moroccan sovereignty by the early 2030s. Cocho claims this strategic move has the backing of both the European Union, notably France, and the United States. The......

Clarifying Customs: Spain's Efforts to Resolve Ceuta and Melilla's Commercial Relations with Morocco

Spain's government finds itself increasingly concerned by Morocco's decision to suspend commercial customs with the enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla since 2018, casting a shadow of uncertainty over the region's economic landscape. This contentious issue has garnered significant attention from......