Isabel Díaz Ayuso, president of the Community of Madrid, said Pedro Sánchez's immigration policy is uncontrolled and attacks the European Union.
Ayuso's criticism highlights a deepening divide over how Spain manages its borders and its relationship with EU partners. The debate centers on whether current strategies provide sufficient security or damage Spain's standing among its neighbors.
Speaking Monday in Villa del Prado during a visit to the fire-affected Sierra Oeste area, Ayuso said the government has failed to defend Spain's borders [1, 2]. She said that this lack of control contributes to a growing international loss of prestige for the country [2].
Ayuso said that the policy of uncontrolled immigration attacks the European Union [3]. She also questioned Morocco's role in the crisis, saying that the neighboring country has failed to care for its own minors [4].
Regarding Italy, Ayuso said she regretted the treatment of the country and supported measures adopted by Italian authorities following the migration crisis in Ceuta [3]. However, other reports suggest Ayuso has spread misinformation regarding the entry of Italians into Spain [5].
During the event, Ayuso was questioned about her personal finances. She did not comment on the purchase of an apartment valued at 6.3 million euros [1].
Ayuso said that Spain's international prestige will continue to decline if the current trajectory remains unchanged [2].
“"La política de Sánchez en inmigración descontrolada ataca también a la Unión Europea"”
This confrontation reflects a broader ideological struggle within Spain regarding sovereignty and migration. By linking domestic border control to the stability of the European Union, Ayuso is positioning herself not just as a regional leader, but as a critic of the national government's diplomatic and security strategy on a continental scale.
