Western Europe’s last frontier fence falls as Gibraltar joins the border-free Schengen community

Western Europe’s last frontier fence falls as Gibraltar joins the border-free Schengen community

July 15, 2026 · 29 min

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Gibraltar's accession to the Schengen community marks a significant milestone in European border policy.

In an historic step that follows decades of divisiveness and years of negotiations, Gibraltar joins Europe’s border-free Schengen community.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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