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Ceuta and Melilla are two ‘enclaves’ on the northern coast of Africa that have been Spanish for centuries but that are claimed by the Kingdom of Morocco. As an integral part of Spain the towns have also been part of the territory of the European Union since 1986. Their unique situation has created considerable tension in the relationship (both political and economic) between Spain and Morocco. As well as looking at this relationship, the book explains how the anomalous situation of the enclaves impinges on issues such as immigration from North and sub-Saharan Africa into the EU, defence, trade and the Spanish political scene in general. List of figures and tables Introduction 1. The impact of the enclaves on Spanish-Moroccan relations 2. The enclaves within the Spanish state: the autonomy statues 3. The evolving political landcape in the enclaves 4. The1985 Immigration Law and community relations in the enclaves 5. The enclaves: a migration gateway to Europe 6. The enclaves: Europe or Africa? 7. Gibraltar and the enclaves 8. Conclusion: looking to the future References Index