The European Union and the United Kingdom have finalized a critical agreement addressing Gibraltar’s complex trade and border issues following Brexit. This deal aims to provide clarity and stability for the region, whose unique status has long been a geopolitical sticking point. Key provisions focus on facilitating the free movement of goods and services, while reinforcing controls to meet both EU standards and UK sovereignty concerns. Stakeholders have welcomed the compromise as a pathway to smoother cross-border operations and economic resilience for Gibraltar’s communities.

Highlights of the agreement include:

  • Introduction of simplified customs procedures to reduce delays at the border
  • Enhanced cooperation on security and immigration between Gibraltar and Spain
  • Commitments to…