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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Historic Gibraltar Treaty Takes Effect as Border Fence Comes Down
Caption: Historic Gibraltar Treaty Takes Effect as Border Fence Comes Down. The United Kingdom and the European Union today formally implemented the long-awaited Gibraltar treaty, bringing into force the final major agreement to resolve Brexit-related issues surrounding the territory. The deal removes the physical border fence and routine land checks between Gibraltar and Spain, allowing the free movement of people while leaving the sovereignty dispute unchanged. The treaty integrates Gibraltar into the Schengen travel area by removing checks at the land border and relocating controls to Gibraltar's airport and port. The new system is expected to benefit around 15,000 cross-border workers and thousands of travellers by ending the lengthy delays that have affected daily life since Brexit. Officials from the UK, Spain, Gibraltar and the EU described the agreement as a historic breakthrough that prioritises practical cooperation and economic stability over political differences. Security measures, including enhanced surveillance and biometric checks at the airport, have been introduced to compensate for the removal of the land frontier, although Gibraltar residents are exempt. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Gibraltar,Treaty,territory,Schengen,deal,Brexit,borders,controls,airport,port,free movement,residents,authorities,cooperation,sovereignty dispute,agreement
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