President has urged EU member states to accelerate the return of illegal migrants from to . In a letter sent ahead of the Brussels summit, she confirmed support for Spain to ensure these departures.
The Commission President called for the full application of the Migration and Asylum Pact, a framework Spain has yet to implement entirely. The letter makes two direct references to Ceuta and highlights the need to draw lessons from recent border events.
Brussels aims to reinforce its partnership with Morocco to prevent illegal departures and strengthen border management. European Council President also addressed the 27 member states regarding the instrumentalisation of migration crises.