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Spanish government consulted the king about contacting Mohammed VI over Ceuta crisis

The monarch does not rule out communicating or visiting Ceuta if requested by the president and deemed appropriate.

21 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Spanish government has explored the possibility of King Felipe VI communicating with Mohammed VI, the King of Morocco, in the context of the Ceuta crisis. This assessment comes as tensions in the area increase, leading to various political reactions in Spain.

According to reports, a minister suggested that it would be appropriate for Felipe VI to contact his Moroccan counterpart to acknowledge Morocco's collaboration in the early days of the crisis, when immigrants were returned. The lack of communication has been a topic of debate among different political groups.

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Izquierda Unida has criticized the government, indicating that a call to the King of Morocco should have taken place earlier, suggesting too much time has passed since the initial problems arose in Ceuta. This criticism reflects the political unease surrounding the management of the crisis.

Felipe VI has expressed that he does not rule out the possibility of such intervention or visiting Ceuta if requested by the prime minister and if it is considered "useful and reasonable" in this context.

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