Brexit: Gibraltar’s Future Uncertain As EU Position Gives Spain Veto

Brexit Makes Gibraltar’s Future Uncertain

Known as “the rock”, Gibraltar is home to 30,000 people. Though it is off southern Spain, it has been British for more than 300 years, and arguments over its status have caused tensions between the two countries.

The residents, who are British citizens, voted 96% Remain in the June referendum.

Spain has long pressed a territorial claim to Gibraltar, seeking at least joint sovereignty with Britain over it

Source: Brexit Makes Gibraltar’s Future Uncertain As EU Negotiating Position Gives Spain Veto