Emergency services and non-governmental organizations estimate that up to 7,000 migrants are still in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, according to a report by WELT published on Wednesday.
The figure comes days after a large number of people entered the territory, which borders Morocco. WELT reports that the estimate from emergency responders and aid groups indicates the situation on the ground remains unresolved, with many migrants still present in the city.
The president of Ceuta has called on the national government in Madrid for assistance, saying the conditions for arriving children and teenagers have become untenable, according to Deutschlandfunk. The appeal highlights the strain on local resources and the particular vulnerability of minors among the migrant population.
The influx has also sparked wider debate about European migration policy. WELT has published analysis arguing that current approaches have undermined open borders within Europe. Separately, the Frankfurter Rundschau reports sharp criticism of the political discussion following the events in Ceuta, with some commentators accusing the EU of reacting with panic. Spiegel has reported on migrants who crossed despite deadly risks and say they intend to try again.
The situation in Ceuta remains fluid, and the coming days will show whether the Spanish government responds to the regional president's request for additional support and how the broader political debate over migration policy evolves.
