EU tensions rise over migration as Spain faces influx from Morocco

WBUR

Published August 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT

European Union nations are downplaying tensions after tens of thousands of people entered Spanish territory from Morocco last week and as right-wing parties try to capitalize on anti-migration sentiment.

Teri Schultz reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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