The Spanish government reversed its position on 2026-08-20, announcing it would allow approximately 500 children in the territory of Ceuta to relocate to mainland Spain. The policy U-turn contradicted earlier statements that individuals who entered the territory illegally would face deportation.
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Madrid government changes stance after previously saying anyone who entered territory illegally would be sent back Europe live – latest updates The Spanish government has U-turned and said it would allow 500 migrant minors in Ceuta to relocate to the mainland. The majority of the estimated 70,000 migrants who crossed into Ceuta – a Spanish enclave on the coast of North Africa – on 30 July have ret
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