{"id":121963,"date":"2023-12-11T11:19:09","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T11:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leviolonrouge.com\/?p=121963"},"modified":"2023-12-11T11:19:09","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T11:19:09","slug":"spain-demands-use-of-gibraltar-airport-in-fresh-brexit-row-ahead-of-talks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leviolonrouge.com\/world-news\/spain-demands-use-of-gibraltar-airport-in-fresh-brexit-row-ahead-of-talks\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain demands use of Gibraltar airport in fresh Brexit row ahead of talks"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Tensions have heightened in the EU-UK Brexit negotiations regarding Gibraltar, with Spain advocating for the joint use of the territory’s airport by both Madrid and London.<\/p>\n

Spanish Foreign Minister Jos\u00e9 Manuel Albares underscored the significance of incorporating the airport into the agreement, stressing its positive impact on the local population, tourism, and international relations.<\/p>\n

As discussions unfold in London this week, Albares expressed concern about the exclusion of the airport, deeming it counterproductive.<\/p>\n

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He argued that it would be “absurd” for Spanish and other EU airlines to be unable to use the Gibraltar airport.<\/p>\n

He said: “What sense would it make to leave out an element as beneficial to the population as the airport? I think it is a step forward that flights can come from Spanish airports and from other European countries to promote tourism and relations.”<\/p>\n

While optimistic about a resolution, Albares cautioned that the outcome is not solely within his control, emphasising Spain’s dedication to the ongoing negotiations.<\/p>\n

During a late November meeting with his British counterpart David Cameron, Albares highlighted the urgency of reaching a pact on Gibraltar before the upcoming EU elections next year, as reported by EFE.<\/p>\n

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The demand for shared airport use introduces a new layer of complexity to the negotiations, and the world is closely monitoring developments in this latest Brexit dispute between Spain and the UK.<\/p>\n

The negotiations continue against the backdrop of broader discussions on Gibraltar’s post-Brexit future.<\/p>\n

Albares believes that incorporating the airport as a shared facility would not only be practical but also contribute positively to the region’s economic and diplomatic ties.<\/p>\n