Sánchez Admits Spain's Border Control Failed in Ceuta Attack, Criticizes EU Lack of Solidarity

On September 22, 2026, Spanish President Pedro Sánchez admitted for the first time that Spain's border control against Morocco failed during the Ceuta attack. The admission came as he lamented the lack of solidarity from European Union countries, contrasting it with Spain's actions during the Lampedusa crisis. Sánchez also referenced the United States' harassment of Greenland, highlighting perceived inconsistencies in international responses to border-related incidents. Sánchez requested specific answers and measures from Morocco regarding the failure of Spain's border control in Ceuta. The incident, which occurred in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, raised questions about Spain's ability to secure its borders against Moroccan incursions. While both sources agree on Sánchez's admission and request, the specific references to the Lampedusa crisis and the United States' actions are noted in the la-vanguardia article, with infobae focusing on the direct request to Morocco.