Spain Approves €309 Million Aid Package for Ceuta After Border Crisis
Spain has approved €309 million in aid for Ceuta, addressing security, public services, and economic support after recent unrest.
The Spanish government has approved a supplementary aid package of €309 million for the North African enclave of Ceuta, aiming to restore stability and confidence in the city following a period of heightened tension.
Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo announced the funding after a weekly Cabinet meeting in Madrid, stating that the resources would be mobilised this year and would cover a wide range of needs. The package is intended to bolster security, reinforce public services, and provide support to local businesses and workers.
Cuerpo described the situation in Ceuta as an urgent matter requiring action from all authorities. He expressed hope that the draft bill would demonstrate the government's commitment to returning the city to a state of normalcy as quickly as possible, with the humanitarian situation also highlighted as a critical area of focus.
Separately, Minister for Inclusion, Social Security and Migration Elma Saiz addressed questions about the origins of disinformation surrounding the recent events in Ceuta. She pointed to evidence from internal reports and European Union sources indicating that digital forums linked to Russia and Israel amplified the incidents with the aim of polarising European and Spanish society.
Saiz also clarified that, based on available evidence, there is no indication that Morocco was involved in the events that took place at the end of July. The government's response, she said, is grounded strictly in verified information.