Briefing
The senior officers’ association Sindicato Profesional de Policía (full name spelled out) called for significantly greater political support for police work on Europe’s southern external border at an event held in Ceuta on 28 October 2026. Representatives of the association criticised the lack of clear legal guidelines for operational decisions, staff shortages and inadequate protective equipment. They warned that this could jeopardise public order and weaken the ability to provide effective border protection .
According to local and regional media and statements from the association, the criticism was directed in particular at political leaders, who, according to the Mandos, do not provide reliable backing during operations. The association called for permanent reinforcements at key points, modern protective equipment and binding procedures to ensure legal safeguards for interventions in difficult operational conditions.
The event took place at the Hotel Puerta de África in Ceuta and was covered by local media; according to reports, the association’s chair spoke at the event. In their account, the union representatives pointed to the particular challenges arising after the migration crisis in the summer and the continuing pressure at the border. The association made clear that a lasting solution would require political decisions, additional resources and, where necessary, clarification of the law.
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