Spain takes measures to reassure citizens and businesses in Gibraltar and Spain

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 Friday, March 1, 2019 - 11:21

As preparations for Brexit get under way, Spain announced a series of unilateral contingency measures yesterday which will take effect in the event of a no deal Brexit in respect of the United Kingdom and Gibraltar. The legislation is expected to be approved by the Spanish Council of Ministers today and then by the Parliament. 

The statement issued by the Spanish Presidency makes it clear that these measures will apply to “British nationals and economic operators established in Gibraltar.” This will serve to protect the close economic relationship between Gibraltar and the Campo de Gibraltar. It will serve to provide a degree of reassurance to citizens and businesses in Gibraltar and in Spain.

The legislation will be unilateral and of a temporary nature, given that the future relationship will be defined once the United Kingdom becomes a third country.

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