FCDO announces political agreement on Gibraltar’s post-Brexit arrangements
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has announced that the UK, European Commission and Spain reached a political agreement on core aspects of Gibraltar's post-Brexit arrangements. The agreement establishes dual border controls at Gibraltar's ports, with Spain conducting Schengen checks while UK and Gibraltar authorities uphold existing controls and removes all checks between Gibraltar and La Línea. It creates a customs union between the EU and Gibraltar, removes physical barriers at the Spain-Gibraltar border and includes commitments on state aid, taxation, labour standards and environmental protection. The agreement maintains both parties' legal positions on sovereignty while establishing a framework for regional cooperation. Negotiating teams will now finalise the legal text for signature and ratification.