- Decreto 73/2022, de 27 de julio, por el que se establece el currículo de la Educación Secundaria Obligatoria y del Bachillerato en la Comunidad Autónoma de Cantabria
- Orden EDU/42/2022, de 8 de agosto, por la que se dictan instrucciones para la implantación del Bachillerato en la Comunidad Autónoma de Cantabria.
- Understanading and interpreting texts (oral and written)
- Text production (oral and written)
- Active interaction and co-production (oral and written)
- Language mediation (oral and written)
- Linguistic repertoire and plurilinguism
- Diversity awareness (linguistic, cultural and artistic). Critical assessment
- Based on the specific competences and the development of the different skills: Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing, Interaction (oral and written) and mediation (oral and written). Homework, tasks, attitude and participation.
- Communication
- Plurilinguism and language reflection
- Intercultural awareness
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The story
Around 70,000 migrants swam around the border from Morocco into Ceuta, part of Spain, which has a population of 80,000. Spanish authorities said almost all those who reached the enclave have now returned. At least 72 migrants died attempting the journey. Many EU leaders called for an urgent meeting, asking for the end of policies that could encourage illegal migration. But Spain says that as Ceuta is not part of mainland Spain, there was never a security threat to other EU countries.
The Ceuta migration crisis reached an unprecedented flashpoint, profoundly shifting Spanish public opinion and driving the European Union toward aggressively tighter border policies. A questionnaire examining opinion and context surrounding this crisis can be structured around the following factual pillars and recent polling insights.
The Context: The Late July/August Border Surge. A massive influx overwhelmed the Spanish autonomous city of Ceuta on the North African coast.
The Trigger: Human smuggling networks exploited and misrepresented a June Spanish Supreme Court ruling regarding "hot returns" at sea, falsely spreading rumors on social media (WhatsApp and Facebook) that the border was open. The Scale: Over the course of a single overnight period, an estimated 49,000 to 60,000 people crossed or attempted to cross into Ceuta by swimming or breaching border walls. By August, total estimates climbed over 70,000.
The Fall-out: Spain quickly deployed its military, installed floating barriers, and swiftly returned over 70,000 migrants to Morocco. Politically, a massive internal scandal emerged in September when declassified National Intelligence Center (CNI) documents revealed that Spanish authorities had advanced warnings of the WhatsApp "call to assault" the border, leading to political finger-pointing and high-profile resignations.
2. Current Public Opinion Dynamics
Recent demoscopic data—including a comprehensive national 40dB opinion poll and the state-run September CIS Barometer—highlights a significant shift in public sentiment:Blame and Bilateral Friction: 89% of Spaniards blame Morocco for either orchestrating or allowing the mass crossing. Concurrently, an NC Report poll showed that 77% of Spaniards now view Morocco as an "enemy" or a hostile neighbor due to the crisis.Disapproval of Government Management: Close to 72% of respondents criticize the Spanish government’s handling, with the vast majority rating Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's response as "bad" or "very bad" and too slow.Border Security over Humanitarian Concerns: The public mood has hardened significantly; 7 out of 10 Spaniards now prioritize tighter border controls over the protection of vulnerable migrants, and 82% support increasing physical fences and surveillance.Political Shifts: The crisis has fueled a surge for Spain’s right-wing opposition. For the first time this legislature, the combined voting intentions for the conservative Partido Popular (PP) and right-wing Vox surpassed the 50% mark in 40dB's polling. Furthermore, 27% of respondents name Vox as the political force most capable of handling immigration.The EU Stance: On the European level, 22 out of 27 EU member states have united to demand the European Commission further harden external border policies, floating controversial ideas such as the temporary suspension of asylum processing during large-scale border emergencies.
3. Questionnaire :
Module A: Perception of ResponsibilityTo what degree do you believe the Moroccan government is responsible for the migration surge in Ceuta? (None / A little / Significant / Absolute)Do you believe the mass crossing was an orchestrated geopolitical maneuver by Morocco or an organic humanitarian event?How do you evaluate the role played by social media platforms (WhatsApp, Facebook) in fueling the crisis?
Module B: Government EvaluationHow would you rate the Spanish central government's response to the situation? (Excellent / Adequate / Slow / Very Bad)Do you agree or disagree with the deployment of the Spanish military and the implementation of floating maritime barriers in Ceuta?In light of declassified intelligence warnings, do you believe the political fallout and subsequent resignations were handled appropriately?
Module C: Policy Preferences (The Humanitarian vs. Security Trade-off)When managing Spain’s borders, which should be the primary objective?Strengthening border fences, surveillance, and immediate returns.Assuring humanitarian aid, processing asylum claims, and protecting vulnerable groups.Do you support the European Union's proposal to allow member states to temporarily suspend the processing of asylum applications during sudden, mass border crossings?
Module D: Broad Societal ImpactHow has the recent crisis in Ceuta affected your view of Spain's bilateral relationship with Morocco? (Improved / Unchanged / Worsened)Which Spanish political party do you believe is best equipped to handle irregular migration moving forward?
News headlines
Runaway online rumors sparked frantic rush by migrants to the Spanish territory of Ceuta
AP News
How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm - whipped up by social media
BBC News
EU ministers to back Spain as Ceuta crisis pushes migration up the agenda
Politico
