Well it technically is in the Schengen Zone as it's legally a part of Spain and the EU. I'm also aware that you can't just walk across and there's still checkpoints crossing. But that border between Ceuta and Morocco is still an EU border and all members of Schengen are required to meet a certain standard as the EUs security and borders are a shared burden and responsibility.
So does this mean this border is at the standard the EU expects? (Which is a problem for the whole of Schengen)
Or does this mean Spain is currently unable to meet the requirements for EU and Schengen border security as part of the treaties? (Which is also a problem for the whole of Schengen given the shared burden & responsibility)
I'm aware of the location of this Spanish enclave and I didn't bring my point as if they're already on the mainland. But if this is the result of some recent geopolitical events between two close diplomatic partners, what does this mean for Spain and Europe when an actual real threat wants to breach the border?