Fernando Clavijo, President of the Canary Islands, criticized the EU for its lack of focus on irregular migration in the Canary Islands compared to the Mediterranean, despite a record number of arrivals. He called for solidarity and equal treatment in addressing migration issues, highlighting the overwhelming pressure on the islands. Clavijo requests automatic distribution of migrants and adequate financial resources from the Spanish government. He also advocates for EU cooperation with African countries to manage migration flows and deploys Frontex to assist in the region.