Spain and Gibraltar celebrate as border fence falls after signing of ‘historic deal’
Summary
Spain and Gibraltar have signed a deal that ends border checks between them, removing the fence that separated the two since 1908. The agreement allows people to cross more easily and gives Spain control over security at Gibraltar’s airport and port.Key Facts
- The deal was signed in Brussels and started at midnight after four years of talks following Brexit.
- It stops all border and customs checks for residents, visitors, and workers crossing daily between Spain and Gibraltar.
- Spain will manage Schengen border controls at Gibraltar’s airport and port.
- The border fence separating Spain and Gibraltar since 1908 has been removed.
- Gibraltar has about 40,000 residents and depends on 15,000 Spanish workers crossing daily.
- The agreement does not change Gibraltar’s status as British territory.
- Gibraltar will join the EU’s Schengen area for free movement, and UK visitors will go through new EU entry/exit controls.
- The Spanish prime minister planned to attend the fence removal ceremony in La Línea de la Concepción.
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