The announcement, made during a campaign event in the Cádiz town, highlights the significance of this step for the Campo de Gibraltar region. The removal of the border barrier, expected to be effective in the coming days, aims to foster a shared space of development and prosperity, ensuring freedom of movement and protecting the rights of 15,000 cross-border workers.
“"This agreement will allow for the creation of a shared space for development and prosperity."
The Fence, which separates La Línea from the British territory of Gibraltar, has been a constant point of friction in post-Brexit negotiations. Thousands of people cross this border daily for work, making any change in its status a matter of particular economic and social sensitivity for the area.
The event, with a strong electoral tone, also featured the participation of the Secretary General of the PSOE-A and candidate for the Junta de Andalucía, who emphasized the agreement as a landmark for the region. The Spanish Prime Minister linked the success of the negotiation to his executive's management, mentioning the role of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Andalusian candidate.
This announcement comes at a crucial time for Campo de Gibraltar, a region that has experienced uncertainty regarding the consequences of Brexit, especially concerning the transit of people and goods and its impact on employment. Although technical details or a precise timeline have not been provided, the Government views the demolition of the Fence as the symbolic and practical culmination of the negotiation process.
