Turin, Aug. 25 (LaPresse) – “We received the formal request for emergency funds yesterday and are now assessing it as a priority, with a view to a swift decision.” A European Commission spokesperson said this during the daily press briefing, following Spain’s request for emergency funds for the migration crisis in Ceuta. “The Commission,” the spokesperson added, “stands ready to provide further EU support, including through European agencies, to help address the situation, as we have offered since day one. Commissioner Brunner is in regular contact with the Spanish authorities to facilitate solutions to the difficulties on the ground, while Commissioner Suica is also maintaining close contacts with the Moroccan authorities.” In general, the European Commission “is monitoring the situation very closely and we remain fully committed at all levels to ensuring the security of the Union’s borders. The situation is now different from what it was at the beginning of the month. In particular, new attempts have been effectively prevented thanks to good cooperation between the Spanish and Moroccan authorities. In addition, several measures have been adopted to address the situation in Ceuta. However, significant challenges remain that need to be addressed urgently. In particular, there are still several thousand people present in Ceuta. The priority remains to ensure the swift return of all people who are illegally in Ceuta. In this regard, we welcome the initiative by the Spanish authorities to strengthen coordination in response to the crisis.”
Migrants, EU: “We are assessing Spain’s request for emergency funds for Ceuta”
Turin, Aug. 25 (LaPresse) – “We received the formal request for emergency funds yesterday and are now assessing it as a priority, with a view to a swift decision.” A European Commission spokesperson said this during the daily press briefing, following Spain’s request for emergency funds for the migration crisis in Ceuta. “The Commission,” the spokesperson added, “stands ready to provide further EU support, including through European agencies, to help address the situation, as we have offered since day one. Commissioner Brunner is in regular contact with the Spanish authorities to facilitate solutions to the difficulties on the ground, while Commissioner Suica is also maintaining close contacts with the Moroccan authorities.” In general, the European Commission “is monitoring the situation very closely and we remain fully committed at all levels to ensuring the security of the Union’s borders. The situation is now different from what it was at the beginning of the month. In particular, new attempts have been effectively prevented thanks to good cooperation between the Spanish and Moroccan authorities. In addition, several measures have been adopted to address the situation in Ceuta. However, significant challenges remain that need to be addressed urgently. In particular, there are still several thousand people present in Ceuta. The priority remains to ensure the swift return of all people who are illegally in Ceuta. In this regard, we welcome the initiative by the Spanish authorities to strengthen coordination in response to the crisis.”