Watch: Celebrations as Gibraltar-Spain border fence removed
Summary
A fence at the border between Gibraltar and Spain was taken down as part of a new agreement. This deal allows Gibraltar to join the EU’s Schengen Area, meaning people and goods can cross the border without checks.Key Facts
- The border fence separating Gibraltar and Spain was removed at midnight.
- This action marked the start of a new treaty that removes border checks.
- Gibraltar is a British overseas territory next to Spain, which is in the EU.
- The agreement was made after years of talks following Brexit.
- Gibraltar will now be part of the EU’s Schengen Area, where people can move freely.
- Chief Minister Fabian Picardo pulled down the fence using a rope.
- Hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the removal of the border fence.
- The border controls had been in place for 118 years before this change.
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