The Ceuta Conundrum: A Border Crisis Exposes Europe's Inconsistencies The sudden influx of migrants into Spain's enclave of Ceuta has sparked a contentious debate over immigration policies and the role of individual member states.
What began as a humanitarian crisis in March, when an estimated 60,000 individuals attempted to cross from Morocco into Ceuta in just a few days, has revealed the contradictions at the heart of Europe's approach to border management.
The installation of a 500 meter long containment barrier along the sea border between Ceuta and Morocco may be seen as a practical solution by some.