Tag: Gibraltar

Wednesday, July 12th 2017 - 21:55 UTC
Gibraltar flag on display outside of Parliament as Spanish King begins London visit

A flag of Gibraltar (and Falkland Islands) was on display outside the Houses of Parliament as King Felipe of Spain arrived in London for his state visit. The red-and-white banner, bearing a red castle and golden key, was placed at the centre of a row of flags of the British overseas territories and dependencies in Parliament Square.
Wednesday, July 12th 2017 - 20:56 UTC
Queen and Phillip formally welcome Felipe and Letizia at Horse Guards Parade

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh on Wednesday formally welcomed the King of Spain to the UK with a military spectacle full of pomp and pageantry. Britain’s head of state and Philip warmly shook hands with King Felipe VI and his wife, Queen Letizia, at Horse Guards Parade, Henry VIII’s former jousting yard.
Monday, July 10th 2017 - 09:03 UTC
Juncker supports UK position in Gibraltar Brexit exit discussions with Spain

The European Commission has made clear that Gibraltar is part of the Brexit withdrawal negotiations and that Spain’s additional veto only applies in respect of the UK’s future arrangements with the EU.
Saturday, July 8th 2017 - 23:39 UTC
Gibraltar and UK delegations discuss Brexit at the Rock

Delegations of the Gibraltar and United Kingdom Governments have met in Gibraltar on Friday for a full day of discussions covering a wide range of issues.
Wednesday, May 24th 2017 - 09:22 UTC
Gibraltar will switch the EU flag for Commonwealth flag after Brexit

Gibraltar will switch the EU flag for the Commonwealth flag as it seeks to forge “strong and enduring” trade relationships around the world after Brexit, Chief Minister Fabian Picardo said. The Chief Minister was speaking at the opening of a conference focusing on Brexit and the importance of the Commonwealth to the UK and Gibraltar’s futures.
Monday, May 22nd 2017 - 08:13 UTC
Gibraltar hosting Brexit conference for Commonwealth parliamentarians

Nearly forty Parliamentarians from eleven Commonwealth countries and territories (including Falkland Islands) are meeting in Gibraltar in order to discuss the impact of the decision taken in the United Kingdom to leave the European Union, among other current issues.
Friday, May 12th 2017 - 08:49 UTC
Gibraltar's Attorney General appointed to FIFA's Ethics Committee

The Government of Gibraltar has warmly congratulated Michael Llamas QC upon his appointment as Europe's representative in the highly prestigious and important Ethics Committee of FIFA. Llamas joins other highly distinguished lawyers and judges who will form part of the Ethics Committee. These include a former President of the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Thursday, May 11th 2017 - 09:56 UTC
Gibraltar preparing for a hard Brexit; expects new opportunities for financial services

Gibraltar is preparing for a hard Brexit but expects new opportunities for its financial services sector despite the challenges ahead, Finance Centre Director James Tipping told a European Parliament committee in Brussels. Mr Tipping told the parliament’s Committee of Inquiry into Money Laundering, Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion that Gibraltar’s finance centre was “small by European standards” but crucial to Gibraltar’s economy.
Wednesday, May 10th 2017 - 08:06 UTC
Germany optimistic about “a friendly and sensible political agreement” over Gibraltar

The German Government believes Brexit offers “a possibly historic opportunity” for the UK and Spain to reach “a friendly and sensible” political agreement over Gibraltar’s legal status, according to Spanish press reports.
Sunday, April 30th 2017 - 09:22 UTC
“Plainly obvious” EU would include Spain's Gibraltar veto in Brexit negotiating guidelines

European leaders have endorsed a joint negotiating position on Brexit, including the controversial Spanish veto over the application of any future U.K./EU trade deal to Gibraltar. The 27 remaining members states formally agreed their talks strategy at a special European Council meeting in Brussels.