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Canary Islands demand urgent government action amid surge in migrant arrivals
Euronews.com • • world
Key Points:
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will hold an emergency meeting of the Interministerial Commission on Immigration to address the migrant surge on El Hierro, following a request from Canary Islands President Fernando Clavijo.
- El Hierro has experienced a significant increase in migrant arrivals, with over 8,000 migrants landing in the last five weeks, leading the Island Council to declare a social emergency.
- Between November 1 and 6, 49 boats carrying 4,587 migrants arrived in the Canary Islands, with 35 boats reaching El Hierro, severely straining local resources.
- Clavijo emphasized the need for a coordinated governmental response with specific measures and deadlines, criticizing the current reactive approach to the crisis.
- The Canary Islands leadership is also seeking urgent discussions with European Commission officials to secure broader support, highlighting that the situation requires involvement beyond the regional level.
