MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect the EU’s external borders

Tabled by Estrella Galán, Isabel Serra Sánchez, Pernando Barrena Arza

13. Removed: Stresses the urgent need to ensure the swift and effective return of all those who have no right to remain in the EU, including unaccompanied minors, in full compliance with Added: Calls for the respect of individual procedures with all the guarantees enshrined in Spanish, EU and international law, for both international protection and return procedures, while respecting the time limits set in Spanish and EU law; recalls that collective expulsions constitute a violation of EU and international law; Removed: urges Spain and Morocco to accelerate their cooperation on returns and readmission of all irregular migrants who arrived during the mass illegal crossing of 29-31 July 2026; Added: recalls the need to guarantee access to international protection; strongly rejects any collective, automatic or indiscriminate return of unaccompanied children or other vulnerable people; stresses that any decision concerning the return or family reunification of unaccompanied minors must be taken individually, after hearing the child and assessing their family environment and safety and protection needs, with full respect for the principle of non-refoulement and all applicable safeguards;

Wording as published by the EP, in English. PE788.264