On the second day of the summit, fifteen EU nations challenged the migration policies of 's government. Leaders from and are spearheading a coalition demanding stricter controls over the bloc's external borders.
A formal document signed by nations including Poland, Germany, and Greece calls for new measures. This follows the entry of 80,000 people into from Morocco, prompting Denmark to request a review of the impact of allowing illegal entrants to stay legally.
While Moncloa reports a 74% drop in Atlantic route arrivals, leaders from Austria and the Czech Republic criticised Spain's regularisation of migrants. Sanchez noted that draft summit conclusions now recognise the unique status of Spain's autonomous cities.