The Andalusian Institute of Statistics reveals a major demographic shift in southern Spain . The name Mohamed now ranks among the most common, illustrating the growing establishment of communities from Moroccan immigration.
To benefit from the massive regularization approved by Madrid , thousands of Moroccans are flocking to the Barcelona consulate. Their objective: obtain the clean criminal record certificate, an essential document to escape precarity.
The process of extraordinary regularization of migrants in Spain faces a major obstacle: the difficulty of obtaining required documents from countries of origin. Moroccan nationals are among the most affected by these administrative delays, which directly compromise their access to the job market.
Faced with a lack of Spanish support in the war in Iran , Washington could retaliate. NATO expulsion is impossible, but the transfer of the Morón air base to Morocco is seriously being considered by experts.
The 2026 edition of Operation Marhaba introduces biometric controls at borders. This innovation is raising serious concerns within the Moroccan diaspora, who fear the return of endless queues during summer crossings.
For decades, Spain has reigned unchallenged over the European avocado market . But today, Morocco’s agricultural power is shaking this hegemony. With unbeatable production costs and giant farms, the kingdom is establishing itself as the new giant of "green gold" against its Iberian neighbor.
Spaniards’ enthusiasm for fruit is massively benefiting foreign suppliers. Morocco is now establishing itself as an unavoidable player in this market , dominating exports of watermelons and avocados, much to the dismay of Iberian farmers.
On Wednesday, the sky over Ceuta resonated with the passage of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets. These maneuvers are part of a joint preventive military exercise , aimed at strengthening the air defense capabilities of the autonomous city with Morocco in its sights.
Spanish justice has just rejected the asylum request of a "Sahrawi." Having entered Spain fraudulently, the man invoked the impossibility of treating his sick son in Morocco, an argument deemed inadmissible to justify international protection.
Facing a critical shortage of professional drivers, the Spanish government is easing the conditions for validating Moroccan driving licenses . This measure aims to address the urgent demand from the transport sector, which is lacking workforce.
Far from reassuring diplomatic discourse, the Spanish general staff is openly concerned about the vulnerability of Ceuta and Melilla . Facing multifaceted pressure from Morocco, military experts are demanding urgent reinforcement of the defense of these strategic enclaves.
Spanish citrus producers are sounding the alarm in Brussels. Facing what they consider unfair competition from third countries , particularly Morocco, they denounce a European policy that sacrifices their farms for the benefit of extra-community imports.