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

D. whereas Removed: Ceuta, with a resident population of approximately 84 500, has been invaded and has seen its reception facilities, health services and infrastructure brought close to collapse; whereas evidence on the ground, including statements from the Spanish Public Prosecutor’s Office, indicates that sexual violence has risen, including forced prostitution of migrant children; whereas normal life has not resumed, residents, workers and businesses continue to suffer lasting consequences, public order and security remain at risk, and children are returning to school under armed escort, demonstrating that the situation remains far from resolved; Added: it is estimated that approximately 10 000 migrants remain in Ceuta, of whom over 2 000 are unaccompanied minors, 20 % of which are girls; whereas many people still have no access to shelters despite the opening of 4 500 new emergency reception places for adults and families, which, according to the Spanish authorities, will soon be increased to over 6 000 places, with a further 2 000 places for unaccompanied minors;

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