In a social media post, Tusk highlighted the steps Poland has taken in recent years to strengthen its border security. He pointed to stricter asylum laws, enhanced border procedures, and the construction of extensive physical barriers along Poland’s border with Belarus, which forms part of the EU’s eastern frontier.
"We invested billions of euros and deployed thousands of soldiers, police officers, and border guards. Spain must follow our example if the Schengen Area is to survive," Tusk wrote.
The comments come after approximately 60,000 irregular migrants crossed the border between Morocco and Ceuta over the past several hours, creating one of the most significant migration challenges the Spanish territory has faced in recent years.
The crisis was reportedly triggered by a ruling issued by Spain’s Supreme Court on July 8. According to the decision, Spanish border authorities may no longer automatically return migrants to Morocco if they have not crossed a physical border barrier, such as a fence or security wall.
The court’s interpretation quickly spread through migrant smuggling networks, encouraging large numbers of people to attempt entry into Ceuta.
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SOURCE: IAR