Impact of migratory pressure in the Canary Islands, which alone is responsible for caring for more than 5.500 minors.
The Vice-President of the European Commission, Margaritis Schinas, will visit the Canary Islands next Wednesday to address the growing migration crisis in the archipelago. During his stay, Schinas will meet with the President of the Government of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, with the aim of coordinating efforts and seeking solutions to manage the situation.
The visit will include visits to some of the migrant reception centres, which are currently facing saturation due to the increase in arrivals in recent months, especially of unaccompanied minors. The Canary Islands, due to their proximity to the African coast, have become a crucial point on the migration routes to Europe, generating significant pressure on their reception infrastructure. The Canarian authorities hope that the European Union will provide more resources and logistical support to face this humanitarian challenge.
The Canary Islands are overwhelmed by the massive arrival of migrants and unaccompanied minors, while the Spanish government continues to fail to act with the urgency required by the crisis. Faced with this passivity, the Canarian authorities are hoping that the European Union will intervene to take control and manage the situation efficiently, before the islands are completely overwhelmed.
