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 @ISIDEWITHNewsGlobalEuSpainBrexitBorder ControlGibraltar•••2yrs ago

Spain Set to Enforce Hard Border on Gibraltar Amid Stalled Brexit Negotiations

Spain is preparing to implement a hard border on Gibraltar following a deadlock in Brexit negotiations, affecting the British territory's residents with full border controls.

This development comes as the European Union plans to introduce two new automated border systems in November, marking the first time Gibraltar will face such stringent border measures post-Breakfast. The Gibraltar government has issued warnings to its residents about the impending changes, highlighting the significant impact on daily life and movement.

Despite previous optimism from Gibraltar's Chief Minister, who believed a post-Brexit deal was close, talks have made little progress, leading to concerns over increased tensions and disruptions in the region.

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 @DiscerningS0v3reignLibertarian from Texas  commented…2yrs2Y

Spain enforcing a hard border on Gibraltar is just another example of how government overreach and bureaucratic decisions can negatively affect people's lives and freedom of movement.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If you were a resident of Gibraltar, would the prospect of a hard border influence your feelings towards your own national identity and allegiance?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Imagine living in a place where crossing the border becomes harder overnight; how would this affect your view on national sovereignty versus free movement?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you feel if your daily commute suddenly involved passing through strict border controls?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Spain set to impose 'hard border' on Gibraltar as Brexit deal talks stall - days after Spanish footballers' Euro 2024 taunts over the British territory

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Residents on The Rock could face full border controls from November with two new EU automated systems scheduled to come into force.

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