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Spain and Britain end Gibraltar border checks

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Markus Böhnisch
July 15, 2026

For centuries, Spain and British exclave Gibraltar shared a strictly controlled border with customs checks on both sides. Following an agreement between the EU and Great Britain, the border is now open.

A landmark agreement has opened the border between Spain and Gibraltar, ending decades of strict controls and lengthy queues at the crossing. Around 15,000 commuters travel into the British Overseas Territory each day, while businesses hope easier access will boost trade and investment. The deal also brings changes, including higher taxes on some goods. Supporters on both sides see new economic opportunities, but rising housing costs and growing demand for property are already creating fresh challenges in the region.

Markus Böhnisch Reporter focusing on the Iberian Peninsula and topics related to sustainability
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