Fernando Grande-Marlaska & Pedro Sánchez

Fernando Grande-Marlaska: Spanish Interior Minister; defended response, visited Spain — Ceuta.

Pedro Sánchez: Spanish PM; faced domestic and EU criticism, defended his migration policy.

Fernando Grande-Marlaska: Grande-Marlaska called the coming hours absolutely decisive for fire control.

Pedro Sánchez: The Spanish Prime Minister called the crisis 'extreme', declared a national emergency, and proposed a national pact to confront wildfires.

Fernando Grande-Marlaska: Interior Minister Grande-Marlaska previously stated that illegal entrants would be sent back, a stance later reversed.

Pedro Sánchez: Prime Minister Sánchez's government is under pressure to manage the crisis effectively.

Fernando Grande-Marlaska: Fernando Grande-Marlaska, Spain's Interior Minister, was mentioned speaking to the media at the port of Granadilla de Abona.

Pedro Sánchez: Pedro Sánchez>>>, the Spanish Prime Minister, defended Spain>>>'s decision to allow the MV Hondius to anchor, emphasizing global solidarity and coordinating the evacuation efforts, which enhanced his international standing.

Fernando Grande-Marlaska: Spain's Interior Minister reported on firefighting efforts and the national emergency declaration.

Pedro Sánchez: Sanchez visited fire-affected areas, declared a civil protection emergency, and called for a political pact on climate change.