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Sánchez declares end of Europe's 'last wall' after decades of Spanish-British tensions.
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Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visited the Campo de Gibraltar on May 10 to mark removal of the final border barrier within the European Union, according to local reporting.
Sánchez's statement reflected completion of negotiations over Gibraltar's status after nearly 300 years of dispute between Spain and Britain. This opening represents the last remaining hard border within EU territory.
The move follows post-Brexit negotiations that allowed Gibraltar closer alignment with Schengen travel rules while maintaining its British sovereignty. However, Socialist candidate María Jesús Montero faced criticism from regional opponents over the agreement's terms.
Spain and Britain have removed the final border barrier at Gibraltar after nearly 300 years of dispute, with PM Sánchez declaring an end to Europe's 'last wall.' The move allows Gibraltar closer alignment with EU Schengen travel rules while keeping its British sovereignty intact.
If you travel between Spain and Gibraltar, border crossings are now seamless under Schengen rules—no more queues or passport checks at one of Europe's most congested land borders. The agreement settles a centuries-old territorial dispute that had created friction between two major European governments, reducing political uncertainty that could have affected business and tourism in the region.