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Abascal calls for a militarised border during visit to Ceuta
Vox leader Santiago Abascal visited Ceuta, a Spanish autonomous city on the North African coast, with Jordan Bardella, leader of France’s National Rally.
Abascal called for the border to be militarised and reinforced, and demanded that migrants he described as invaders be expelled.
He accused Spain’s government, led by Pedro Sánchez, of failing to respond to events in the city.
Bardella also blamed the Spanish government’s migration policy and said French President Emmanuel Macron supported it.
Both politicians argued that migration and border security would be important issues in elections in Spain and France.
Bardella said that if his party came to power in France, it would seek to limit Schengen free movement to European Union citizens.
The two leaders said they would work together to strengthen borders if their parties formed governments.
Vox leader Santiago Abascal called for the militarisation and reinforcement of Ceuta’s border during a visit to the Spanish city.
He said Spain should not look away from what he described as an invasion organised by Morocco and permitted by the Spanish government.
Abascal called for the expulsion of what he called “invaders” and said Vox would demand accountability from Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Jordan Bardella, leader of France’s National Rally, joined Abascal and said border security was vital to Europe’s future.
Bardella blamed French President Emmanuel Macron for supporting Sánchez’s migration policy.
- Who
- Santiago Abascal, leader of Vox, called for the border measures. Jordan Bardella, leader of France’s National Rally, accompanied him.
- What
- Abascal demanded the militarisation and reinforcement of Ceuta’s border. He also called for the expulsion of people he described as invaders.
- When
- 12 October 2026.
- Where
- Ceuta, a Spanish autonomous city.
- Why
- Abascal said the city faced an invasion organised by Morocco and permitted by Spain’s government. Bardella said uncontrolled migration flows posed a danger to Europe.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The border of Ceuta must be militarised and reinforced with all the means necessary
The future of Europe will be in danger if border security is not guaranteed
All the invaders have to be expelled from the city and from Spanish soil
The Spanish government has sent a signal that borders can be crossed with impunity
Abascal visited Ceuta with Jordan Bardella.
After touring the city, Abascal called for the border to be militarised and reinforced.
- Date
- 12 October 2026
- Location
- Ceuta
- Vox leader
- Santiago Abascal
- Visiting ally
- Jordan Bardella, leader of France’s National Rally
- Border demand
- Militarisation and reinforcement with all necessary means
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