Puigdemont considers Ceuta and Melilla to be “cities within Morocco” and invites their citizens to decide their sovereignty in a referendum.

Former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont has publicly characterized the Spanish autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla as "two colonies or cities within Morocco." During a recent interview, he suggested that the sovereignty of these territories should be determined by their citizens through a referendum process.

Puigdemont further noted that, from a Moroccan perspective, the continued Spanish administration of these cities is viewed as a significant point of contention. His remarks link the status of these North African enclaves to his broader political discourse regarding self-determination and territorial sovereignty.