The UK and Gibraltar are nearing a post-Brexit agreement with the EU and Spain for Eurostar-style dual border controls at Gibraltar's airport, aiming to allow free movement by integrating Gibraltar into the Schengen area. The deal seeks to provide stability and certainty for frontier workers.
UK and Gibraltar close to post-Brexit agreement on border with Spain
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The UK and Gibraltar are nearing a post-Brexit agreement with the EU and Spain for Eurostar-style dual border controls at Gibraltar's airport, aiming to allow free movement by integrating Gibraltar into the Schengen area. The deal seeks to provide stability and certainty for frontier workers.
Trending- 1 1713: Britain began ruling Gibraltar.
- 2 1969: Gibraltar's constitution stated no transfer of sovereignty to Spain against locals' wishes.
- 3 Four years ago: On-off negotiations began over Gibraltar's land border.
- 4 Last year (this time): Conservatives came close to a deal on border checks, but talks collapsed.
- 5 Last month: José Manuel Albares warned the issue needed to be settled for closer UK-EU relations.
- 6 Wednesday morning (current week): British and Gibraltarian ministers held a meeting to agree final negotiation parameters.
- 7 Wednesday (current week): David Lammy and Fabian Picardo meeting EU and Spanish negotiators in Brussels.
- Free movement between Gibraltar and Spain
- UK citizens showing passports to Spanish guards in British territory
- Potential political backlash from Conservatives and Reform UK
- Increased stability for frontier workers
What: The UK and Gibraltar are close to finalizing a post-Brexit agreement with the EU and Spain regarding border controls at Gibraltar's airport, which would implement Eurostar-style dual passport checks and allow Gibraltar to enter the EU's passport-free Schengen area.
When: Today (Wednesday - meetings in Brussels), four years (negotiations ongoing), last month (Albares' warning), 1713 (Britain ruled Gibraltar since), 1969 (Gibraltar's constitution)
Where: Brussels, Belgium; Gibraltar; Spain; St Pancras airport (London, UK)
Why: To allow free movement between Gibraltar and Spain, provide certainty for frontier workers, and deliver prosperity, following Brexit.
How: Through ongoing negotiations between UK, Gibraltar, EU, and Spanish officials, aiming for a system where travellers show passports to both British and Spanish border officers at Gibraltar airport.