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CM Statement to Parliament on the treaty - 465/2025
Summary: - Gibraltar announces a bespoke treaty with the United Kingdom and the European Union outlining Gibraltar’s future relationship with the EU, reached after high-level negotiations in Brussels. - Core focus: border fluidity at Gibraltar–Spain, ensuring ongoing freedom of movement for 15,000 frontier workers and stability for key sectors (online gaming, financial services). - Treaty pillars: - Circulation of persons: establishes a common travel area with the Schengen
2026-05-25Chief Minister’s Statement on the Publication of the Draft Agreement in Respect of Gibraltar - 119/2026
Summary: The Chief Minister announces the publication of the draft Agreement between Gibraltar, the UK, and the EU (including Spain) outlining a new governance framework with the EU. It emphasizes joint efforts to bring the Agreement into effect quickly to provide certainty for Gibraltar’s people and economy. Key themes include: - Economic opportunity: Access to a 480-million-strong market, removal of tariffs and quotas on goods, a bespoke customs model, and new aviation lin
2026-05-25Chief Minister’s Speaking Note for the Treaty on Gibraltar and the European Union Bill 2026 - 223/2026
Summary: The Chief Minister’s Speaking Note outlines Gibraltar’s proposed Treaty on Gibraltar and the European Union Bill 2026 as the domestic mechanism to implement an EU agreement. Key points: - The bill converts international obligations into Gibraltar’s law, acting as a constitutional bridge and re-opening immigration, customs, and aviation cooperation with the EU. - It explicitly preserves Gibraltar’s sovereignty while integrating EU provisions. - Core areas covered: -
2026-05-25Treaty on Gibraltar published, ushering in new era of coexistence and shared prosperity
Summary: - Treaty published June 11, 2025, after negotiations in Brussels, establishing a comprehensive framework governing Gibraltar with Spain maintaining sovereignty claims. - Key provisions: - End of border fence and free movement of people between Campo de Gibraltar and Gibraltar; no passport controls between territories. - Spain will handle Schengen controls at Gibraltar’s airport/port; Spain has final say on residence permits. - Customs controls on goods entering
2026-05-25Agreement protects sovereignty and economic security of Gibraltar - GOV.UK
Summary: The UK government and the Government of Gibraltar have reached a political agreement with the EU to protect British sovereignty and Gibraltar’s economic security. Key provisions include: - Maintains full UK sovereignty and UK military autonomy in Gibraltar. - Enables a fluid Gibraltar–Spain border with no cross-border checks for people, and a dual-border arrangement for arrivals by air. - A bespoke goods and customs model at the land border to avoid onerous checks. -
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