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Britain Walks Back Commitment to Gibraltar

It agreed to put Gibraltar in the Schengen Area to avoid the need for border controls.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 23, 2021November 25, 2021
Gibraltar

Gibraltar Brexit Deal is Victory for Spain

To keep its border with Spain open, Gibraltar accepts a Spanish role in guarding its ports.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 1, 2021November 25, 2021
European Union flags

What to Make of the EU-UK Trade Agreement

The highlights, analysis and the one thing that’s left: Gibraltar.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 30, 2020December 2, 2021
Gibraltar

Spain Proposes Schengen Membership for Gibraltar

Some 15,000 Spanish residents cross the border to work in Gibraltar every day.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 13, 2020November 25, 2021
Josep Borrell

Why Spain’s Threat to Hold Up Brexit Over Gibraltar Is Theater

Josep Borrell’s demand for “clarity” looks like political theater to fend off criticism at home.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 20, 2018December 2, 2021
Gibraltar

The Spanish Right’s Gibraltar Hypocrisy

The People’s Party said it wouldn’t use Brexit to get a deal on Gibraltar. Now it blames the left for failing to do just that.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 2, 2018November 25, 2021

Good, Bad and Ugly in Trump’s Drug Plan, Corbyn Parrots Russian Talking Points

The president proposes common-sense drug reforms — and the death penalty for drug dealers.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 16, 2018April 8, 2023

Macron Breaks Taboo, Spain Makes Gibraltar Demands

Emmanuel Macron opens the door to farm subsidy cuts. Spain wants power over Gibraltar’s airport.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 26, 2018November 21, 2021
Gibraltar

Spain Promises Not to Hold Brexit Hostage to Gibraltar

Spain could have used Brexit to bargain for a new settlement for Gibraltar but vows not to.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 8, 2017November 25, 2021
Gibraltar

Brexit Is an Opportunity to Take Back Control — For Spain

With Britain on the way out, why should other EU countries push back against Spanish irredentism?

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 31, 2017November 25, 2021

Spain Unwilling to Keep Gibraltar in EU Single Market

Mariano Rajoy says Spain would block a special Brexit deal for the peninsula.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 14, 2016November 25, 2021

Gibraltar, Scotland in Talks to Remain in EU

Those parts of the United Kingdom that voted to remain in the EU are not ready to accept the result.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 27, 2016November 25, 2021

Britain Threatens Legal Action as Warship Sails for Gibraltar

Spain is accused of raising tension with Britain to divert attention away from its own problems.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 12, 2013November 25, 2021

British-Spanish Relations Sour After Gibraltar Incursion

Tensions mount after the Spanish navy tried to seize a civilian Gibraltan vessel.

James PritchettJames R. PritchettNovember 18, 2012October 25, 2021

Fortress Under Siege? Gibraltan Sovereignty in Jeopardy

The Spanish government has signaled an interest in renegotiating the position of the Rock. What’s at stake?

James PritchettJames R. PritchettFebruary 13, 2012November 25, 2021

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