Renaud Girard: 'The EU could die from its inability to protect its borders'

The recent surge of migrants entering Spain's Ceuta enclave from Morocco is creating friction among neighboring European countries and serves as an initial test for the EU's new asylum and migration pact, which took effect in June. The situation highlights the complex challenges Europe faces in managing its borders and responding to migratory pressures.

Former minister Pierre Lellouche analyzes the events in Ceuta, describing the migrant flow as a deliberate strategy by Morocco to destabilize Spain. He views this as a significant warning for the entire European continent, suggesting that migration can be wielded as a powerful political tool. Lellouche's commentary underscores concerns about the geopolitical implications of migration flows and the potential for them to be exploited for political leverage.

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At Ceuta, the demonstration has just been made of the extraordinary power of the migratory weapon

In parallel, the publication includes a chronicle by Mathieu Bock-Côté discussing the aftermath of the Berlin car ramming attack. Bock-Côté criticizes certain reactions following the attack, specifically noting a tendency among some voices not to directly condemn the jihadists responsible, but rather to issue statements like 'You will not have my hatred.' He argues this approach avoids clearly identifying those who commit violence.

These pieces collectively address issues of border security, migration policy, and the political responses to security threats, reflecting a critical perspective on European policies and societal reactions to crises.

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The wave of migrants who illegally entered Spain from Morocco is ruffling its European neighbors and constitutes a first test since the entry into force, in June, of the new asylum and migration pact.