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UK-EU Deal Ends Gibraltar Border Checks, Preserves Sovereignty

6/13/2025

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The UK and EU have struck a pivotal deal on Gibraltar's post-Brexit status, abolishing border checks with Spain. Foreign Secretary David Lammy reassured that British sovereignty is preserved. This agreement introduces dual immigration checks at Gibraltar's airport, streamlining travel for 15,000 daily commuters while upholding Gibraltar's control over immigration and law enforcement.

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The UK and EU have struck a pivotal deal on Gibraltar's post-Brexit status, abolishing border checks with Spain. Foreign Secretary David Lammy reassured that British sovereignty is preserved. This agreement introduces dual immigration checks at Gibraltar's airport, streamlining travel for 15,000 daily commuters while upholding Gibraltar's control over immigration and law enforcement.