Migration management plan strengthens cooperation across the Western Mediterranean

In 2019, fewer than 3,000 people landed in the Canary Islands. The following year, arrivals surged by about 800 percent, climbing to around 24,000. The current situation has since stabilized and is described as being under control by the Home Affairs Commissioner. The commissioner attributes this to hard work, noting that the European Commission remains a key partner with a constructive commitment as it views Spain and, in particular, Morocco as pivotal. The plan emphasizes that managing migration together with strong international cooperation is essential for success, especially along the Western Mediterranean and Atlantic routes, and highlights the ongoing need to strengthen collaboration with Rabat and other Sub-Saharan African countries.