Pedro Sánchez asserts the European Union's support for Ceuta and Melilla and defends his migration policy against criticism from other EU leaders.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez defended Spain's migration policy and highlighted the European Union's backing of Ceuta and Melilla during a meeting of European leaders. The developments followed European heads of State and Government formally recognizing the "special situation" of Ceuta and Melilla as the European Union's only land borders with Africa in a concluding text that also expressed solidarity.

Simultaneously, domestic political reactions emerged in Spain regarding the diplomatic milestone. Juan José Imbroda, the president of the Autonomous City of Melilla, publicly attributed the successful EU recognition and defense of the two autonomous cities to Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the national president of the Partido Popular, highlighting his role following previous mass entry crises.