Spain will give Morocco €30 million to curb irregular immigration
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Spain’s acting government will approve a €30 million outlay to fund Morocco’s efforts at curbing irregular immigration into Europe.
This direct injection of funds is in addition to the €140 million that the European Union has pledged to give the North African country to help it contain migration flows. Renewed relations with Morocco have played a role in this year’s nearly 27% drop in irregular immigration to July 15, according to Interior Ministry figures.
In this case, the money will cover part of “the costs incurred by Moroccan authorities in their cooperation with Spain and the entire EU on border management and the fight against irregular immigration headed for the Spanish coast,” according to the document justifying the additional budgetary expense.
Less than two weeks ago, the Spanish Cabinet also approved a €26 million public tender to purchase equipment and donate it to Morocco. This material includes 750 vehicles, 15 drones, dozens of scanners, radars and other technical equipment for border control. This outlay is included in the €140 million deal negotiated with the EU, part of which Spain is managing.
