Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin announced that the European Union will hold emergency talks on Tuesday to discuss the migration crisis following the arrival of tens of thousands of irregular migrants into Spain through the Ceuta border enclave with Morocco.
In a post on X, Martin said that Ireland, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, will convene a meeting of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council next Tuesday to discuss the situation in Ceuta.
Irish media reported that the ministers will examine developments in Ceuta and their implications amid growing European concerns over increasing flows of irregular migrants.
"We remain in close contact with all member states and the institutions and continue to monitor the situation," Martin said.
The meeting comes after between 50,000 and 60,000 irregular migrants arrived in Ceuta from Morocco over the past few days. At least 67 people have died while attempting to reach the city.
Spanish authorities announced previously that they brought the situation under control, noting that the vast majority of migrants who entered Ceuta irregularly have returned voluntarily to Morocco.
The crisis has prompted several European countries to adopt exceptional measures, including tightening border controls with Spain, amid calls for a coordinated European response to address its consequences.
