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Gibraltar: UK-EU negotiations

13 January 2022

Proposing MP
Daventry
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses ongoing UK-EU negotiations regarding Gibraltar, focusing on areas such as the movement of people and goods, law enforcement cooperation, and data protection.

Action Requested

Negotiations will continue in the coming weeks with a focus on maintaining the Political Framework's balance while preparing for all eventualities. The Foreign Secretary met with Spain's Minister to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and concluded these talks should be completed by Q1 2022.

Key Facts

  • UK hosted fourth round of negotiations with EU on Gibraltar in December 2021.
  • Discussions cover movement of people, goods, law enforcement cooperation, transport, social security coordination, citizens' rights, and data protection.
  • Joint approach to negotiations agreed at the UK-Gibraltar Joint Ministerial Council on 29 March 2021.
  • Foreign Secretary met Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs in December to discuss strengthening bilateral relations.
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