Treaty signed in Brussels

British Forces Gibraltar and Mitie complete joint oil spill response training

14th July 2026

British Forces Gibraltar Port Services and the Mitie Port Services Team have completed a joint oil spill response exercise aimed at strengthening preparedness and cooperation in Gibraltar’s maritime environment. The exercise allowed both teams to practise coordinated procedures for responding to a marine pollution incident. It built on an Oil Spill Response On-Scene Commanders Course...

Treaty signed in Brussels

14th July 2026

The UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar was signed in Brussels on Tuesday afternoon, clearing the way for provisional implementation and the removal of immigration controls at the border as from midnight tonight. The treaty was signed by UK Europe Minister Stephen Doughty and Maros Sefcovic, the EU’s Commission for Trade and Economic Security, both of whom...

New residency regulations set out post-treaty framework

14th July 2026

The Government of Gibraltar has published new regulations setting out who may apply to live in Gibraltar under the legal framework created following the UK/EU treaty. The new residency regulations come into force on July 14 and give legal effect to policy criteria previously published by the Government and shared with the business community. The...

New European air routes targeted as Gibraltar prepares for post-treaty tourism growth

14th July 2026

The Gibraltar Government is in discussions with several airlines over new routes to key European destinations as it looks to capitalise on opportunities expected to arise from the UK–EU agreement, the Minister for Tourism, Christian Santos told Parliament. Mr Santos said improving connectivity and expanding into new markets would be central to the long-term growth...

Moreno secures second term after PP seals coalition deal with Vox

2nd July 2026

Juan Manuel Moreno was on Thursday sworn in as President of the Junta de Andalucía after securing the backing of the Andalusian Parliament following a coalition agreement between the Partido Popular and Vox. Moreno secured 68 votes in favour and 41 against in the second round of the investiture debate, giving him the simple majority...

Commons to debate Gib treaty on July 8 ahead of formal ratification

2nd July 2026

The House of Commons will debate the UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar next week, even before the formal ratification process has commenced. The debate appears in the Commons order paper for Wednesday July 8, where it is listed for 9.30am under the title “That this House has considered the draft UK-EU Agreement on Gibraltar”, with Conservative...

Cross-border exhibition celebrating shared identity closes in La Linea

1st July 2026

A month-long cross-border exhibition exploring the cultural ties between Gibraltar and La Linea has come to an end at the Casa de la Cultura after bringing together artists, historians, community groups and residents from both sides of the border.  Al Cielo con Ella ran throughout June, offering a programme of artistic and community activities that examined the physical and emotional connections between...

Defence plan earmarks £1.9bn for overseas bases and ‘continued support’ for Gib 

30th June 2026

The UK Government’s Defence Investment Plan [Dip] earmarks £1.9 billion for investment in Britain’s overseas bases through to 2030 and expressly sets out continued support for the base in Gibraltar.  The plan was published on Monday and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said an extra £15 billion investment in defence will mean the UK will be ready to fight Russia if Vladimir Putin launches an attack in 2030.  “When...