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Spain and Gibraltar celebrate as border fence falls after signing of ‘historic deal’

Treaty came into effect at midnight, eliminating border controls on land frontier with British overseas territory

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15

Gibraltar border checks scrapped in 'new era' following decades of tension

Border checks were lifted on Wednesday, marking a new era for the tiny British territory's relationship with its Spanish neighbour.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 15

Gibraltar enters Schengen as border fence comes down under EU-UK treaty

Spain and the British territory of Gibraltar removed their border fence on 15 July 2026 under a landmark EU-UK treaty. Residents celebrated as passport checks moved to the airport and port.

Euronews · Jul 15

Why did Donald Trump Jr turn up in a tiny British enclave looking for money?

Meetings in Gibraltar are the latest twist in worldwide campaign that is enriching the US president’s family

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2025

UK agrees to check-free land border for Gibraltar but EU controls for flights

The deal clears the way to finalise a post-Brexit deal on the territory with the European Union.

Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025

UK and Spain agree post-Brexit deal for 'fluid border' at Gibraltar

Officials involved in negotiating the post-Brexit deal hailed the ‘historic agreement’

Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025

UK close to deal for Eurostar-style dual border controls at Gibraltar airport

David Lammy and territory’s chief minister to meet EU and Spanish negotiators to get arrangement over the line

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025

Lammy holding talks on post-Brexit deal for Gibraltar

Negotiations on rules governing the border of Spain and Gibraltar have been ongoing since Britain left the European Union in 2020.

Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025

UK politics live: David Cameron reveals Schengen Gibraltar border checks as deal to cost UK £4.7bn

Foreign Secretaries have been negotiating a possible Gibraltar deal with the EU since the referendum in 2016

The Independent UK · May 20, 2024

Brexit row erupts over control of Gibraltar’s border

David Cameron is set for a showdown with MPs on Monday over treaty for Gibraltar amid criticism that promise to ‘take back control’ has failed

The Independent UK · May 19, 2024