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July 14, 2026
Gibraltar Border Fence Removed, Allowing Free Movement Under New Treaty
- The border fence between Gibraltar and Spain was officially removed, allowing thousands to cross freely starting Wednesday.
- The new treaty, signed by the UK, EU, and Gibraltar, facilitates joint border checks and brings Gibraltar into the EU's Schengen free travel area.
- Gibraltar's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo highlighted the treaty's significance for local families and the economy, as nearly half of Gibraltar's workforce commutes from Spain.
3 Sources
- UK and EU sign new Gibraltar treaty to ease border delays with SpainJul 14, 2026 at 3:53 PM · Independent
- Gibraltar’s new era as border fence with Spain is finally removedJul 15, 2026 at 7:00 AM · Independent
- There’s a tiny piece of Britain in the Mediterranean. And its border has just vanishedJul 15, 2026 at 3:08 PM · CNN