Spain Pressures UK to Finalize Gibraltar Deal Before EU Travel Changes
Spain urges the UK to agree on Gibraltar's post-Brexit status by November 10 to avoid a hard border as new EU digital border controls loom.
- The proposed agreement would integrate Gibraltar into the Schengen Area, eliminating the need for a land border with Spain.
- Spain insists on having its security forces at Gibraltar's airport and port, a point of contention with the UK.
- The new EU Entry/Exit System will require non-EU visitors, including Britons, to register biometrics and travel details.
- Gibraltar's Chief Minister opposes Spanish military presence, proposing alternative security solutions.
- The UK is under pressure to decide between Spain's proposed deal and potential travel restrictions for Gibraltar residents.