EU migration chief criticises Spain's migrant regularisation plan

The European Union's top migration official has criticised Spain's plan to regularise undocumented migrants, saying it is 'not a good signal' for Europe. The remarks came after a meeting on the Ceuta crisis, where a mass influx of migrants into the North African enclave has exposed deep divisions within the bloc over how to handle migration.

According to the Guardian, the migration commissioner argued that the Spanish scheme, which would grant legal status to undocumented people, could encourage further irregular arrivals. The criticism highlights the tension between southern member states, which bear the brunt of Mediterranean arrivals, and EU institutions seeking a common approach.

The dispute follows Italy's decision to temporarily suspend Schengen rules with Spain, a move that has strained relations between the two countries and raised questions about the future of Europe's border-free travel area.