Spanish opposition slams minister's 'deliberate' absence from Ceuta hearing

Spain's Senate erupted in protest as opposition parties condemned the deliberate absence of the Interior Minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, from a crucial commission hearing. The minister was expected to discuss matters related to Ceuta, the Spanish autonomous city located on the northern coast of Africa, bordering Morocco.

Representatives from the People's Party (PP), Vox, and Junts were present for the session, using the minister's no-show to launch sharp attacks against the government. They characterized the absence as an "act of deliberate and inexcusable disobedience," highlighting the political tension surrounding the event.

The president of the Senate commission vowed to take "political and legal decisions" to ensure the minister's absence does not go unaddressed. The opposition's strong reaction underscores the significance they place on the minister's testimony regarding Ceuta and signals a potential escalation of political conflict over the issue.