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UK Says EU Deal Provides Certainty for Gibraltar

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The UK government states a new agreement with the EU provides certainty for Gibraltar post-Brexit.
  • The deal protects British sovereignty and military installations, with full support from Gibraltar's government.
  • The agreement aims to remove the border fence with Spain and foster economic growth on both sides.

The United Kingdom government has declared that a newly signed agreement with the European Union offers crucial certainty for the people and businesses of Gibraltar following Brexit. The accord, finalized on Tuesday, is seen as a significant step in defining the British Overseas Territory's relationship with the EU and Spain.

brings certainty to the citizens and businesses of the Rock

โ€” Stephen DoughtyDescribing the impact of the new agreement on Gibraltar.

Stephen Doughty, the UK's Secretary of State for Europe, North America, and Overseas Territories, emphasized in a statement that the pact "protects British sovereignty" and its military facilities. He added that it has "the full backing of the Government and Parliament of Gibraltar." Doughty highlighted Gibraltar's central role in the negotiations, noting that its economic future and thousands of jobs were contingent on finding practical solutions to the challenges posed by Brexit.

protects British sovereignty

โ€” Stephen DoughtyHighlighting a key aspect of the agreement.

The treaty, signed by Doughty and European Commissioner for Trade Maroลก ล efฤoviฤ in Brussels, is expected to lead to the dismantling of the border fence separating Gibraltar from Spain. This move is intended to facilitate smoother transit and enhance economic cooperation. The agreement is poised to open a "new chapter with the EU and Spain, supporting employment, growth, and prosperity on both sides of the border," Doughty stated.

Gibraltar has been at the heart of these negotiations from the beginning. As a beloved part of the British family, its economic future and thousands of jobs depended on finding a practical solution to the challenges created by Brexit.

โ€” Stephen DoughtyEmphasizing Gibraltar's importance in the negotiations.

The pact awaits provisional entry into force on July 15, pending ratification by the European Parliament, expected in December, and the British Parliament. The agreement addresses the new status of the enclave after Brexit, aiming to foster prosperity and stability for Gibraltar, which has been under British sovereignty since 1713.

The UK's support for its 'overseas territory' remains as solid as the Rock itself.

โ€” Stephen DoughtyReaffirming British commitment to Gibraltar.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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