The leaders of 22 EU countries, including Prime Minister Donald Tusk, demanded an immediate and coordinated consequence to the massive illegal crossing of the border in Ceuta. The appeal includes expanding Frontex support and helping Spain to regain full control of the border with Morocco. Europe is one more time convinced that the border left without effective protection is rapidly becoming a problem for the full Community.
A joint appeal after the events in Ceuta
The leaders of 22 European Union countries called on the Community authorities to respond immediately and coordinatedly to the massive illegal border crossing in Ceuta. The appeal was besides attended by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Signatories request increased support from the European Border and Coast defender Agency, which is Frontex, and aid Spain reconstruct full control of the border with Morocco.
The information was provided by [portal Kresy.pl](https://kresy.pl/events/apel-22-states-ue-po-mass-influent-immigrant-to-couty-tusk-rod-signatory/). The direction of the appeal itself is right. The external border must be effectively guarded and the associate State subject to abrupt force should receive operational support. However, declarations are of value only erstwhile they lead to effective action.
Ceuta is the external frontier of Europe
Ceuta is simply a Spanish enclave in North Africa, located on the border with Morocco. The authoritative portal of the European Council and the Council of the EU ranks the land road to Ceuta and Melilla on the Western Mediterranean route. This way of persons with irregular position reaches Spain via Morocco and Algeria.
[EU Council points out](https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/policy/western-routes/) that Frontex supports Spain in external border control, including through joint maritime operations. Agency officers assist in border protection and search and rescue activities, besides utilizing ships and surveillance measures. This shows that the Union has tools. The question is whether he has the will to usage them early adequate and on a scale corresponding to the threat.
Border protection alternatively of crisis management
Mass illegal border crossing cannot be treated as an average administrative problem. It strikes security, burdens the service and weakens citizens' assurance in the state. The dignity of all man must be preserved, but respect for men does not mean consent to lawlessness or giving up control of his own territory.
The experience of the Western migration way confirms the importance of cooperation with transit countries. The EU Council reports that after a evidence inflow in 2018, the number of arrivals began to decline as of 2019. Among the reasons is Morocco's greater efforts to fight illegal migration and closer cooperation between Morocco, Spain and the Union. The conclusion is simple: force can be reduced if the border, diplomacy and services work together.
Poland needs 1 measure
Donald Tusk's signature under appeal will only be credible if the same rule is applied to the safety of Poland. Since the Spanish border with Morocco is simply a common European issue, the Polish external border besides deserves full support and political solidarity. There cannot be double standards depending on which part of the Union is under pressure.
At stake for Poles is the right of the state to decide who crosses its borders and on what principles. It is the safety of citizens, the efficiency of services and public money. Europe will only regain assurance if it stops reacting after the fact and starts consistently protecting borders. Ceuta is another test of this simple responsibility.
