Borrell sees the European response to the crisis in Ceuta as "hysterical and absurd" and defends Spain's handling of the situation.

Josep Borrell, the former High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, has publicly criticized the European Union's handling of the migration crisis in Ceuta. Borrell characterized the bloc's response as "histérica" (hysterical), "desproporcionada" (disproportionate), and "un tanto absurda" (somewhat absurd).

In his remarks, Borrell defended the Spanish government's management of the situation and expressed concern regarding what he described as an abandonment of European solidarity during the crisis. His statements highlight ongoing tensions regarding the EU's collective approach to border management and migration policy.