Spain Sends Back Thousands of Migrants While Offering Legal Status to a Million Others

In July 2026, 60,000 people rushed into Spain's territory of Ceuta from Morocco — at least 72 died. Spain quickly sent tens of thousands back under a deal with Morocco. Meanwhile, PM Sánchez proposed giving legal status to up to one million migrants already living in Spain to fill worker shortages. The EU called an emergency meeting as member states disagree on migration policy.