The Canary in the Coal Mine of European Migration Policy The images of migrants attempting to swim towards Ceuta, a Spanish enclave on the north African coast, are a stark reminder of Europe's inadequate migration policies.
In recent days, over 1,500 migrants reached Ceuta by sea, with hundreds more still trying to make the crossing. On the ground, reception centers are overwhelmed and resources are stretched to the breaking point.
Juan Jesus Vivas, leader of Ceuta's government, has described the situation as "exceptional.