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UK and Spain Forge Economic Deal Amid Brexit Tensions

9/4/2025

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  • On September 3, 2025, the UK and Spain signed a cooperation deal to boost economic growth and migration.
  • This agreement follows a June deal eliminating customs checks at the Gibraltar-Spain border, addressing post-Brexit issues.
  • Gibraltar's status remains contentious since its 2020 EU exit, with 96% of voters supporting EU membership in 2016.
  • Leaders Keir Starmer and Pedro Sánchez addressed the Israel-Hamas conflict, with Sánchez criticizing Europe's response.