Montenegro criticizes Spain's migration policy and calls for regulation

Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro criticized the Spanish government's migration policies, condemning a "lack of regulation of the migratory flow" and policies that create a "call effect" without providing conditions for integration. Montenegro contrasted Spain's approach with Portugal's, stating his country is creating conditions for migrant dignity, including access to work, housing, health, education, and mobility. His remarks came as EU interior ministers met to discuss the crisis in Ceuta. Spain recently legalized 500,000 irregular migrants and a court ruling restricted border rejections. Portugal expressed solidarity with Spain, opposed suspending it from Schengen, and called for EU unity, while EU ministers agreed to strengthen borders and return mechanisms.