Many people come to Ceuta
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There is a big crisis in Ceuta. Ceuta belongs to Spain. But the city is in Africa. It borders the country Morocco. Within 24 hours, about 60,000 people come to Ceuta. Many people swim around a fence in the sea. Others climb over high fences. The goal of the people is Europe. Only 84,000 people live in Ceuta. The city has too many people now. Many shops stay closed because of fear. Many people sleep outside on the beach. They are hungry and cold.
The trip is very dangerous. At least 57 people drown in the sea. Spain sends soldiers to Ceuta. The soldiers help the police at the border. Morocco sends water to push back the crowds. Now many people go back to Morocco. The Spanish ministry says about 37,500 people are gone already. Most people go back freely. The way from Ceuta to Europe is blocked. There are strict controls for ships and planes.
Why do so many people come at once? One reason is a new court rule. The rule says people who swim here may not go back at once. Bad groups spread this rumor fast. Politicians in Europe argue now. Italy stops free travel for Spain. People who travel from Spain to Italy face checks. Other countries want to protect their borders too. Donald Trump calls the situation terrible. He warns about similar scenes in his country.
The trip is very dangerous. At least 57 people drown in the sea. Spain sends soldiers to Ceuta. The soldiers help the police at the border. Morocco sends water to push back the crowds. Now many people go back to Morocco. The Spanish ministry says about 37,500 people are gone already. Most people go back freely. The way from Ceuta to Europe is blocked. There are strict controls for ships and planes.
Why do so many people come at once? One reason is a new court rule. The rule says people who swim here may not go back at once. Bad groups spread this rumor fast. Politicians in Europe argue now. Italy stops free travel for Spain. People who travel from Spain to Italy face checks. Other countries want to protect their borders too. Donald Trump calls the situation terrible. He warns about similar scenes in his country.
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Definitions
- Exklave
- An area of a country that is totally surrounded by another country or can only be reached over the sea.
- Schengen-Raum
- An area in Europe with normally no border checks between countries.
- Schleppermafia
- Criminal groups that bring people secretly and for much money across borders.
- Territoriale Integrität
- The right of a state that its borders stay safe and no one enters without permission.
People
- Pedro Sánchez
- He is the prime minister of Spain and belongs to the socialist party.
- Ursula von der Leyen
- She is the president of the EU commission and leads the administration of the European Union.
- Donald Trump
- He is a politician from the USA and was the former president of the United States.
- Giorgia Meloni
- She is the prime minister of Italy.
Locations
- Ceuta
- A Spanish city that lies on the north coast of Africa and borders Morocco.
- Marokko
- A state in the north of Africa.
- Melilla
- Another Spanish city in north Africa, similar to Ceuta.
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