Thus Disappears the Fence with Gibraltar that for Decades Separated Spain and the Rock
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Franco closed it for thirteen years and Felipe González reopened it in the first Council of Ministers he presided over in 1982. Now, operatives work against clocks during the nights to dismantle this historic border between Spain and the British colony, which will disappear by 15 July at the latest.
The gate of Gibraltar has an expiry date. Next July 15th will mark the beginning of a new stage in the relationship between the Rock and La Linea de la Concepción, with the disappearance of the current border crossing as it is known until now. But the big question that many ask is clear: will there be a need to continue carrying ID or passport to cross?The answer is yes.The disappearance of the physical gate does not mean that Gibraltar becomes …
The European Union and the United Kingdom will sign on 13 July in Brussels the Agreement on Gibraltar which seeks to normalize the relations of this colony with the European Union following the break-up of Brexit, which will allow its provisional entry into force and the expected downfall of the Verja; although ratification of the treaty and its final implementation will take longer.
Machinery is working day and night to dismantle the border crossing infrastructure before the EU-UK trade agreement comes into effect. Gallery: Spain begins demolishing the Gibraltar fence after the agreement with the UK.
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