Spain

10/01/2025 – 10/02/2025

• The Canary Islands continue to be a major point of entry for migrants from Africa. There were 3,223 arrivals in the Spanish archipelago between 1 and 15 January 2025. This figure is 7.4% lower than for the same period in 2024.
• The Balearic Government is considering asking Frontex for help due to a surge in irregular immigration, with 5,924 arrivals in 2024, a 160% increase. Local resources, especially for unaccompanied minors, are overwhelmed. The government criticizes the Spanish central government’s inaction and has ruled out taking in minors from the Canary Islands.