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Europe’s Borderless Dream Becomes a Nightmare
The Free Press • • world
Key Points:
- Over 60,000 migrants entered the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco within 24 hours, highlighting the ongoing migrant crisis in Europe.
- Douglas Murray's 2017 book, The Strange Death of Europe, critiques Western leaders for their open-door migration policies that have contributed to the current crisis.
- The 2015 migration wave saw over a million migrants enter Europe, primarily through Greece and Italy, after German Chancellor Angela Merkel suspended normal immigration procedures.
- Spain’s vulnerability stems from its geographic proximity to North Africa and its enclaves Ceuta and Melilla, making it a key entry point for migrants despite previous agreements with Morocco.
- The recent surge in Ceuta raises questions about whether European leaders will address the crisis effectively or continue with denial and ineffective policies.
