DR ‹ › A recent European Union report on migration management has revealed that Spanish police acknowledge deportations of irregular migrants to Morocco remain «extremely limited». The report, which focuses on the situation in the Canary Islands, highlights the widespread lack of identification documents among Moroccan migrants, making the enforcement of deportation orders nearly impossible. It also points to Morocco's refusal to sign a readmission agreement with Spain, further complicating the issue. In addition, the report notes a lack of coordination between the two countries, particularly in maritime search and rescue operations, where Spain holds primary responsibility, while Moroccan support is described as irregular and driven by specific interests. European criticism extends beyond bilateral cooperation to what the report describes as «security gaps» in Atlantic waters. It cites incidents where certain vessels went undetected, including a Moroccan fishing boat off the coast of Lanzarote. In parallel, the report highlights shortcomings in the management of migrant reception centers, with Spanish authorities admitting they are unable to determine the actual cost per place, despite substantial funding from both national and EU sources. On the political front, the European Union has issued warnings to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's government over migrant regularization policies, cautioning that they could prove counterproductive by increasing irregular migration flows and putting additional pressure on existing routes. The report also criticizes the unilateral nature of such measures, adopted without coordination with other member states, warning that a lack of cohesion could undermine the foundations of the EU's common migration policy.
