Morales Highlights the Risks of Concessions to Morocco
The President of the Cabildo of Gran Canaria, Antonio Morales, has raised serious concerns regarding Morocco, asserting that it is "not a reliable partner." He has emphasized that Morocco is exploiting the phenomenon of migration as a leverage to gain diplomatic and economic support from both Spain and Europe. In a recent article published by CANARIAS7, Morales elaborates on this troubling strategy.
Morales previously analyzed Morocco's tactics and the potential risks these pose to the Canary Islands, especially in light of recent events in Ceuta. In his latest piece, he states, "Morocco has learned that it can use migratory pressure as a bargaining chip. We have witnessed this in Ceuta, Melilla, and various occasions in the Canary Islands. When it suits them, they relax their border controls to allow thousands of people to cross, with explicit complicity from their authorities. This is not a failure of border control; rather, it is a demonstration of strength, sending a message to Madrid and Brussels: 'We hold the key to your border and will use it when it benefits us.' This message has been reiterated recently, as new entries are not coincidental but rather a result of calculated pressure.
Furthermore, Morales underscores that Morocco is a country with which Europe maintains necessary, even crucial, relations concerning security and trade. However, it consistently plays with "marked cards": it utilizes cooperation when it is advantageous and disengages when it seeks concessions. The management of migratory flows has become a tool of foreign policy for Morocco, and with unprecedented military and diplomatic reinforcement, thanks to its alliance with Israel and the United States, this situation poses significant dangers.
As reported by canarias7.es.
