Lammy holds Gibraltar talks ahead of potential EU deal
Summary
The UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, held talks in Gibraltar to discuss a potential post-Brexit agreement for the region. He met with Gibraltar's leaders and is moving on to Brussels for further discussions with EU and Spanish officials. These talks aim to resolve issues related to Gibraltar's border with Spain that have remained unresolved since Brexit.Key Facts
- David Lammy, the UK Foreign Secretary, visited Gibraltar for talks about a future agreement after Brexit.
- Gibraltar's border issues with Spain have been under discussion since the UK left the EU in 2020.
- A deal has not been finalized yet, and some issues remain unresolved.
- Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory, claimed by Spain, with about 15,000 people crossing its border with Spain daily.
- Concerns exist that a new EU border system might cause delays at the Gibraltar-Spain border.
- A potential deal could make Gibraltar an associate member of the Schengen zone, allowing easier border crossing.
- The UK has held Gibraltar since 1713, and a 2002 referendum showed Gibraltar's population strongly supports staying under British control.
- Negotiations involve the role of Spanish officials at Gibraltar's airport and port.
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