UK agrees post-Brexit deal over Gibraltar
Summary
The UK and the European Union have reached an agreement about Gibraltar's status following Brexit. This deal aims to prevent border checks between Gibraltar and Spain, with passport controls at Gibraltar airport handled by both Gibraltar and Spanish officials. The agreement ensures Gibraltar remains under British sovereignty and supports its economy.Key Facts
- The UK reached an agreement with the EU concerning Gibraltar after Brexit.
- The deal avoids the need for border checks between Gibraltar and Spain.
- Passport checks at Gibraltar airport will involve both Gibraltar and Spanish officials.
- UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy stated the agreement protects British sovereignty.
- Gibraltar's Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, supports the deal.
- Spain and the EU called the deal "historic" and a positive step for EU-UK relations.
- All parties aim to finalize a UK-EU treaty text on Gibraltar soon.
- Gibraltar has been British since 1713, but Spain claims it as their own.
- Around 15,000 people cross the Gibraltar-Spain border daily for work and leisure.
- Gibraltar's 2002 referendum showed public desire to remain British.
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