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Spain has Announced that the Border Agency Frontex will Patrol African Seas to Reduce Migration

The Spanish Interior Minister urged Frontex to seek African nations’ approval for patrolling their waters to curb irregular migration to the Canary Islands, while the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of legal migration for Spain’s economy and aging population, downplaying the significance of illegal migration.

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Spain has Announced that the Border Agency Frontex will Patrol African Seas to Reduce Migration

Omar Bah

The Spanish Interior Minister has requested that the European border agency Frontex seek permission from African nations to patrol their waters to curb irregular migration to the Canary Islands.

The minister emphasized the need for Frontex to operate outside of Europe to manage irregular migration effectively. The Canary Islands have experienced a significant increase in irregular migration, leading to tensions between regional and central authorities over the care of underage migrants.

The Spanish Prime Minister also defended migration to support the country’s aging population and economy, emphasizing that illegal migration represents only a tiny portion of arrivals.

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