Spain ignores EU and prepares transfer of 500 migrant girls from Ceuta to mainland Spain

Spain plans to transfer 500 migrant girls from Ceuta to the mainland, responding to an influx during late July. The government aims to ensure their care, with potential routes allowing organizations to manage their reception without transferring guardianship.

Elma Saiz, Minister for Inclusion, emphasizes the need to "protect the best interests of the child,” especially given reports of sexual violence among vulnerable cases. Meanwhile, the EU supports repatriating unaccompanied minors back to Morocco, stressing adherence to EU law for swift returns. The Spanish government has already allocated €25 million to aid in managing the situation.