Gibraltar Reaches Historic Deal to Ease Trade, Travel


Gibraltar Reaches Historic Deal to Ease Trade, Travel

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Gibraltar Reaches Historic Deal to Ease Trade, Travel

The EU and the UK made a deal on Wednesday. It will make travel easier for Gibraltar after Brexit. They talked for years about this small land near Spain.

Maroš Šefčovič said it was a very important day. He said it helps everyone and makes things better. Britain left the EU in 2020 and Gibraltar was a problem.

Gibraltar was given to Britain a long time ago in 1713. But Spain still wants it back now. People have different feelings about 'The Rock' for many years.

Most people in Gibraltar wanted to stay in the EU. Gibraltar needs to trade with the EU. The new deal will remove checks between Spain and Gibraltar.

The UK said this solves a big problem from Brexit. Spain said this is a new beginning too. Spain will check people entering Europe at the Gibraltar airport.


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What did the EU and the UK make a deal about?

The deal will make travel easier for Gibraltar after Brexit.

When did Britain leave the EU?

Britain left the EU in 2020.

What will the new deal remove?

The new deal will remove checks between Spain and Gibraltar.


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