Spain has formally requested assistance from the European Union’s border agency, Frontex, to accelerate the processing of migrants arriving in the North African city of Ceuta. The request, made in a letter from the Spanish Minister of the Interior to the Director-General for Migration at the European Commission, aims to streamline the identification and classification of migrants. This move comes as Ceuta continues to experience irregular migration flows. The Spanish government hopes Frontex support will improve efficiency in determining asylum claims and implementing return procedures. The request signals a desire for increased EU cooperation in managing migration challenges at the Spanish border. Details regarding the extent of Frontex’s potential involvement remain unclear, pending a response from the Commission. This decision underscores the ongoing complexities surrounding migration policy and border control within the EU.