Breitbart News Headlines on "Gibraltar, Spain & Brexit"
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Gibraltar
British or Spanish?
The first inhabitants of the Rock were British Hebrew Gadites
The FACTS therefore PROVE that Spain’s claim to Gibraltar is FALSE .
Perhaps the British; Galicians; Basques and Gibraltarians should unite and take their land Heberia (Iberia) back from the Spaniards or perhaps, better still, everyone should stop "acting the goat " (Matthew 25:32-34) and learn to live side by side in "Peace and Harmony " under God’s Sovereignty , "His Royal Laws of Liberty " and "Covenants "/Testaments, as is, and has always been, His Will (Islam in Arabic).
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Picardo capitulated and has allowed his own red line to be crossed, now that Gibraltar will have Frontex (EUROPEAN BORDER AND COAST GUARD AGENCY) personal at the port and airport. Most likely those Frontex personal will be Spanish. Why else would María Aránzazu ‘Arancha’ González Laya be gloating about Spain been given control of Gibraltar’s borders as part of the Brexit Deal?
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“If it comes to fruition, a treaty will mean the territory of Gibraltar becoming part of the Schengen area, with the port and airport becoming external frontiers of the EU. The border with Spain as we know it today will disappear, with immigration checks replaced by technology, including facial recognition cameras to monitor and control those crossing.”
This quote seems in line with the global governance “no borders” policy. Gibraltar and Spain are both getting on the same page for global governance. Gibraltarians should become aware of the traitor in their midst.
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Sir Joe Bossano says his understanding of the agreement in principle reached on New Year’s Eve is that any resident of Gibraltar getting off a plane here would experience the same checks they do now, as if there were no Schengen Agreement. The Government Minister says he would think twice about this arrangement if this aspect changes.
He told GBC the Borders & Coastguards Agency would escort residents of non-Schengen countries, like England, arriving at the Gibraltar airport, to an office that would straddle the frontier by a few metres. This would be accessed from the Gibraltar airport but the Spanish police needing to stamp passports of visitors to Schengen would do so on Spanish soil.
Sir Joe said if an agreement is not concluded, it’s a control that would have to be applied to all of us.
Sir Joe Bossano says his understanding of the agreement in principle reached on New Year’s Eve is that any resident of Gibraltar getting off a plane here would experience the same checks they do now, as if there were no Schengen Agreement. The Government Minister says he would think twice about this arrangement if this aspect changes.
He told GBC the Borders & Coastguards Agency would escort residents of non-Schengen countries, like England, arriving at the Gibraltar airport, to an office that would straddle the frontier by a few metres. This would be accessed from the Gibraltar airport but the Spanish police needing to stamp passports of visitors to Schengen would do so on Spanish soil.
Sir Joe said if an agreement is not concluded, it’s a control that would have to be applied to all of us.
Speaking to our reporter Jonathan Scott, the Minister for Economic Development first spoke about the negative reaction in Spain by Jose Manuel Garcia Margallo and other right wing politicians.
Speaking to our reporter Jonathan Scott, the Minister for Economic Development first spoke about the negative reaction in Spain by Jose Manuel Garcia Margallo and other right wing politicians.
One step closer to making Gibraltar dependent on Spain for food.
Ferry Carrying Goods Of Animal Origin Arrives From Algeciras - Your Gibraltar TV (YGTV)
It looks like God is angry about the Spanish Gibraltar Border Agreement.
Better be careful that it’s not a Spanish trick.
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Interesting that this storm moved North from the Straits of Gibraltar.
Ahead of the arrival of Storm Filomena, Spain reached its lowest temperature ever recorded on Thursday morning, with -38.5C in Leon, about 400 kilometres North of Madrid.
It was felt in Gibraltar. Storm Filomena brought 3-4 inches of rain on The Rock in 24 hours = more than half of the average of January rainfall.
Storm Filomena brings heavy rain strong winds to Gibraltar Jan 2021
The deal between Gibraltar and Spain should be scrutinized for any hidden agendas.
Isaiah 25:4 For Thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones [is] as a storm [against] the wall.
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'Mr Picardo said if Frontex was withdrawn in four years, the responsiblities could be taken over by Gibraltar’s Borders and Coastguards Agency if enough trust with the EU had been built, but that Spanish officers would not be acceptable, and if Spain insisted on this, there would be a hard Brexit.
He said there would be no need for a referendum unless there were any changes to Sovereignty, jurisdiction or control, or a change to the constitution, none of which were on the cards.’
"Former Spanish ambassador Josep Pons has welcomed the in-principle agreement over Gibraltar. He says it has historical dimensions which go above and beyond the traditional Spanish claim to the Rock, which he adds never got Spain anywhere."
Former Spanish Ambassador Josep Pons editorialises on the New Year Agreement
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Most of the stumbling blocks for a UK-EU future relationship treaty over Gibraltar have already been dealt with and overcome during the talks late last year which resulted in the New Year’s Eve in-principle agreement, according to the UK Foreign Secretary.
Dominic Raab made the statement at a press conference from Number Six Convent Place, during his first official visit to the Rock. Mr Raab said it was a “great pleasure” and a “great honour” to be present for the first Joint Ministerial Committee in Gibraltar, with the opportunity to discuss how the framework agreed over Christmas can be turned into a legally-binding treaty with the EU.
Mr Raab said it was time to think less about obstacles and more about the potential for a “win-win”. Asked whether the UK would seek an extension if the treaty is not agreed in the six-month period given, Mr Raab said the aim is to get this done in the current timeframe; to strive for the right result and be flexible in order to achieve it.
On whether UK-EU tension over issues including vaccines and Northern Ireland could spill over into the negotiations, the Foreign Secretary said the December negotiations had built up “goodwill on all sides”. He said he was “reasonably confident” that with hard work and goodwill, the framework could be turned into a legally-binding treaty.
On the issue of whether Gibraltar would be involved in the UK’s reform of its asylum policy, Mr Raab said he could “categorically rule out” any suggestion that Gibraltar would be used to house an asylum-seeker processing centre, adding this was never something that had been “seriously” or “significantly” considered.
Dominic Raab said the UK and Gibraltar governments have an “excellent working relationship”, with a good dynamic ably served by their respective teams and officials, boding well for the weeks, months and years ahead to ensure Gibraltar can realise its full potential. He said it was important to come to Gibraltar and reaffirm the UK’s “steadfast commitment” to British sovereignty and to the stability and prosperity of the people of Gibraltar as part of the UK family.
For his part, the Chief Minister said he wanted to express the sincere gratitude of the people of Gibraltar for the UK’s support during COVID: for the supply of vaccines, and for the £500m sovereign guarantee. Also, he said, for access to the UK market in financial services, now provided for in UK law.
Fabian Picardo said Gibraltar had faced many challenges since the Brexit referendum result five years ago, and faced what appeared an “almost insurmountable” challenge last year with COVID. Despite that, he said, Gibraltar has worked with the UK in close partnership, and is able to see a way through all of those challenges – claimin the people of Gibraltar have realised now more than ever “how lucky we are to be British”.
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Joint Ministerial Statement on a treaty between the UK and EU in respect of Gibraltar
- At the UK-Gibraltar Joint Ministerial Council held in Gibraltar on 29th March 2021, the Foreign Secretary, the Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP and the Chief Minister of Gibraltar, the Hon Fabian Picardo QC agreed our joint approach to the upcoming negotiations on a treaty between the EU and the UK in respect of Gibraltar.
- They recalled the framework for this treaty was agreed with the Kingdom of Spain on 31st December 2020, welcoming the constructive and forward-looking approach taken by the Spanish Government in these negotiations, and reiterating their commitment to continue this next phase in the same spirit of shared partnership.
- In visiting Gibraltar, the Foreign Secretary reiterated the UK’s longstanding commitment that it will never enter into arrangements under which the people of Gibraltar would pass under the sovereignty of another state against their freely and democratically expressed wishes. Nor will it enter into a process of sovereignty negotiations with which Gibraltar is not content.
- The Foreign Secretary and the Chief Minister made the following statement about the treaty:
- Our position reflects the unique situation of Gibraltar and the opportunity that this negotiation brings. At the core is a shared aim to secure future prosperity for Gibraltar and the surrounding region. This will be delivered through a treaty which brings confidence, legal certainty and stability to the lives and livelihoods of the people of Gibraltar and neighbouring communities, without prejudice to legal positions on sovereignty and jurisdiction. The treaty should ensure fluid and open movement of people and goods between Gibraltar and the EU.
- We are committed to work constructively and quickly with the objective of concluding a treaty in the coming months. That said, we repeat our position that a treaty must be on the right terms. Gibraltar’s British identity, and the United Kingdom’s sovereignty, must be preserved. We believe that with commitment and flexibility, a treaty can meet these requirements. However, if this does not prove to be the case, or the deal on offer is not the right one for the UK and Gibraltar, we are fully prepared to accept the implications. The UK will stand fully behind Gibraltar, its people and its economy in any scenario.
- The framework agreed with Spain gives a clear basis for the treaty. In the forthcoming negotiations the position taken by the UK and Gibraltar will follow the provisions agreed in that framework.
- In particular, the framework provides a pragmatic model to achieve the fluid movement of people between Gibraltar and the Schengen area. Under this model, a joint operation with the European Border and Coastguard Agency (Frontex) may thus be established for an initial implementation period of four years. In the event that, after consultations on the results of the arrangements of the implementation period, either of the parts, namely Spain on the first part, and the UK and the Gibraltar authorities on the second part, are not satisfied with the results at the end of the implementation period, the agreement will be terminated at the end of that period. For both the UK and Gibraltar Governments, the operation of front line Schengen external border checks on the territory of Gibraltar by Spanish officials would not be acceptable.
- The UK and Gibraltar envisage that the model in the framework will be underpinned by agreement on other areas, including law enforcement and criminal justice. There is a shared interest in ensuring the Government of Gibraltar is able to effectively tackle crime and terrorism, bring criminals to justice and protect citizens within its jurisdiction.
- Spain and Gibraltar share a mutual interest in fluid movement of goods between the EU and Gibraltar. Any solution should reflect the unique character and limited scale of Gibraltar’s economy, with the aim of minimising barriers between Gibraltar and the EU without requiring a disproportionate regulatory, legal or administrative burden.
- The treaty should clarify the terms for the provision of services between Gibraltar and the EU, including the surrounding region. Consistent with this, we are prepared to make level playing field commitments, proportionate to the scale of Gibraltar’s economy and the levels of market access in the treaty, to ensure that unfair distortions do not occur.
- Consistent with the agreed framework, the treaty will also need to include provisions for: Transport; Environmental protection; Social Security Coordination; Citizens’ Rights (Frontier Workers); and Data Protection.
- The treaty should contain arrangements to ensure it is governed in an effective and proportionate way, reflecting the nature of the treaty as well as the judicial autonomy of the parties. This will include mechanisms for cooperation through a simple Joint Committee structure, dispute settlement and interpretation of the treaty.
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"It is a sad situation, which is not improved by our press media. This media churns out government press releases, which, without in depth questioning on all issues the subject of such releases, results in Gibraltar not having a free press, especially when much of our press is financed directly or indirectly (through advertising) by the public purse."
From the Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion
Protocol 12 - Control of the Press
- Methods of organisation like these, imperceptible to the public eye but absolutely sure, are the best calculated to succeed in bringing the attention and the confidence of the public to the side of our government. Thanks to such methods we shall be in a position, as from time to time may be required, to excite or to tranquillise the public mind on political questions, to persuade or to confuse, printing now truth, now lies, facts or their contradictions, according as they may be well or ill received, always very cautiously feeling our ground before stepping upon it....We shall have a sure triumph over our opponents; since they will not have at their disposition organs of the press in which they can give full and final expression to their views; owing to the aforesaid methods of dealing with the press. We shall not even need to refute them except very superficially.
from ( phithx) posted: AstraZeneca Vaccine Correlated to Blood Clots, Death. Norwegian Physician Pål Andre Holme
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"The UK and Gibraltar governments made clear on Monday that Schengen border checks by Spanish officials inside Gibraltar “would not be acceptable” as part of a treaty for the Rock’s post-Brexit relationship with the bloc, now or in the future.
In a joint communique issued after a whistle-stop visit by UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to Gibraltar, both governments left no doubt this was a red line they would not cross."
"So, we now (29th March) have an announced joint approach between the UK and Gibraltar Governments to the coming talks to achieve a treaty between the EU and the UK over Gibraltar, following Brexit and the framework agreement. Yet already we begin to see divergences between this approach and that which was the subject of the framework agreement. A difference which is not indicative of a good start to these negotiations with Spain, as mentioned in the previous blog.
The aim of all continues to be shared prosperity for Gibraltar and the Campo, by a treaty delivering “… confidence, legal certainty and stability to the lives and livelihoods …” of the people in those areas and ensuring “… fluid and open movement of people and goods …”. All laudable objectives that, undoubtedly, are common to all parties and are stated to be so in the framework agreement.
It is interesting to see in the announcement that “Gibraltar’s British identity and the United Kingdom’s sovereignty, must be preserved.” Identity is important in the context of a treaty that will align us more with the EU/Spain than with the UK. One could not agree more, at last a mention of “identity”.
This joint statement is made in the context of reserving, as usual, the undertakings that “… the sovereignty of the people …” would not “… pass under the sovereignty of another state against their freely and democratically expressed wishes, and that no sovereignty negotiations will take place without Gibraltar being content with them.
It is reassuring, from a Gibraltar centric perspective, and worrying at the same time, to read, that if it does not prove possible to meet the requirements that the treaty be on the right terms, that Britishness will be preserved on the terms of the immediately preceding two paragraphs, which the UK believe is possible with flexibility (on both sides?), or the deal is not right for the UK and Gibraltar, then both the UK and Gibraltar are“… fully prepared to accept the implications”. Additionally, and reassuringly, but absent any specifics, that “the UK will stand fully behind Gibraltar, its people and its economy in any scenario.”
It is then that we have reference to the framework agreement, suggesting that it gives a clear basis for the treaty negotiations, but immediately the joint announcement diverts from these framework agreement criteria.
First, by preempting disagreement over Spanish Officials being on Gibraltar soil, after the expiry of the initial four years of Frontex involvement in relation to “… fluid movement of people between Gibraltar and the Schengen area.” Why, then, agree this period at all?
Secondly, by referring to the mutual interest that Spain and Gibraltar apparently have “… in fluid movement of goods between the EU and Gibraltar …” but that “Any solution should reflect the unique character and limited scale of Gibraltar’s economy … without requiring a disproportionate regulatory, legal or administrative burden.” Statements that distance us from the possibility, detailed in the framework agreement, for engagement in the Customs Union and VAT. Perhaps, such “solution” would be a convenience for Gibraltar and, possibly, Spain, but probably a huge inconvenience (to be polite) for the rest of the EU.
Thirdly, by suggesting something that is not even mentioned in the framework agreement, namely, that “the treaty should clarify the terms for the provision of services between Gibraltar and the EU, including the surrounding region.” Interestingly, the concession is made that Gibraltar is prepared “… to make level playing field commitments …” but on the same basis as for goods, namely, “… proportionate to the scale of Gibraltar’s economy and the levels of market access in the treaty, to ensure that unfair distortions do not occur.” Possibly, once again, a huge inconvenience (to be polite) for the rest of the EU.
Finally, provisions for effective proportionate governance and reflective of the nature of the treaty, whilst protecting “judicial autonomy” in the form of “… a simple Joint Committee structure, dispute settlement and interpretation of the treaty.” Does this not sound like a body, constituted with Spain (on the basis that the EU has empowered Spain on U.K.- EU matters concerning Gibraltar), over and above the Gibraltar Government dealing with all the above and other matters, listed below, envisaged to be included in the treaty?
What are these other matters? Well, they are wide, we have law enforcement and criminal justice to ensure that Gibraltar can tackle “… crime and terrorism, bring criminals to justice and protect citizens within the jurisdiction.” Additionally, “… Transport; Environmental protection; Social security Coordination, Citizens’ Rights (Frontier Workers); and Data Protection. Quite a lot that is now exclusively within the powers of our Parliament.
All in all, it will be as interesting to see any reaction from Spain as it will be to see how the negotiations progress. That Dominic Raab still speaks of keeping to the initial deadline of 30th June is a little reassuring and may belie the pessimism expressed above.
The complications are many, however, but let us hope that the welcome given in the joint announcement to “… the constructive and forward looking approach taken by the Spanish Government in these negotiations …” proves a continuing attitude. We wait to hear the approach that may be announced by the Ministerio de Assuntos Exteriores, following this joint announcement."
Some background on the Gibraltar/Spain dispute and Gibraltar's connection with the UK.
We are Rebels | Gibraltar | FULL DOCUMENTARY - 26 min.
Gibraltar is the gateway between Europe and Africa, a small and mountainous peninsula which overlooks the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea in southern Spain. For more than three centuries Gibraltar has been a vital United Kingdom strategic outpost. It is a country of 6.5 square kms with a population of about 28.000 inhabitants, mainly Spanish, Italian, English, Maltese, and Portuguese. It is well known as 'The Rock'.
Military control of the Strait of Gibraltar has historically been the most important use of Gibraltar, allowing Britain to defend its trade lanes to the East. The British and Gibraltarian governments assert that Gibraltar has been effectively decolonized. On the other hand, the UN Special Committee on Decolonization maintains Gibraltar on its list of Non-Self-Governing Territories. Spain opposes any attempt to remove it from this list and Spanish commentators still describe Gibraltar as a 'colony'.
See also:
https://www.gbc.gi/tv/programmes/viewpoint/episode/250321-8291
Press conference with Picardo and Raab.
Picardo interview with Gib. Press.
From 30:30 mins onward: Bhatti interview about recent sporting events.
"Last Thursday started with Chief Minister Fabian Picardo’s “In my Opinion” piece (The strongest relationship), which read like an April Fool, until the realisation hit that he was being serious. It is a ‘cover my behind’ statement for two opposing possibilities: that of a UK-EU Brexit agreement engaging Gibraltar being seen by many here as pro-Spanish, whilst protecting himself against the chance and consequences of no agreement being reached. A politician’s perfect spin to safeguard himself on either divergent viewpoint coming about.
In addition, it is written in language, which is flattering of the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Foreign Secretary, Mr Dominic Raab, himself. He makes statements, which, aside from showing how self-conscious he is, deny every pronouncement that the Chief Minister (or anyone) has ever made about self-determination.
Mr Picardo’s piece reads like an application for a knighthood or, perhaps, a seat in the House of Lords. Mr Raab and the FCDO must be nothing but pleasantly complimented by, and pleased with, our Chief Minister.
EXPRESSIONS OF CONCERN.
However, Mr Picardo’s opinion piece indicates a double concern.
Concern, on the one hand, that any agreement reached by the UK with the EU (read Spain) over Gibraltar will include the reality that it will forge closer links with Spain/EU, with the added worry being that, by necessity, it will create, and is already being seen by many as creating, a gap between us and the UK.
Alternatively, concern that a breakdown in the UK-EU(Spain) negotiations may lead to failure to arrive at a treaty.
However, that said, a treaty is currently the more likely outcome, from a reading of statements made over the last few days.
BOTH SITUATIONS NEED PEOPLE TO BE REASSURED OF GIBRALTAR’S UK LINK.
In both these scenarios, it is important, not to say crucial, for Mr Picardo to sell and emphasise the UK /Gibraltar relationship and connection.
In the first place, to convince, us and Spain, that the UK-Gibraltar link remains as strong as ever it will be, and that Spain has made no inroads. Further, that nothing that will be agreed, will erode this.
In the latter, to reassure us, and warn Spain, that the UK is there to support and sustain us should our public finances and economy be weakened (but presumably, not at levels that will allow for hugely favourable rewards in Gibraltar, when compared to UK public sector pay and the UK generally).
DEFENCE CONSIDERATIONS.
What is the motivation for the UK? Possibly, aside from the undoubted loyalty to Gibraltar:
(a) the maintenance of a much-needed Defence facility, as has been underlined in the last few days, by the announcement that a naval ship will be permanently based here.
(b) Foreign policy and Defence policy being aligned, in manner to suit progressive intentions with the EU/Spain; whilst
(c) allowing for the use of Gibraltar as a military forward base, at the least cost to the UK that is possible.
ARE THERE DOUBTS OVER THE STRENGTH OF THE LINK WITH THE UK?
Much of the above is seen by Mr Picardo’s insistence that Mr Raab’s visit was “… to celebrate the strength of the relationship between our respective governments”, and that “… it is remarkable to note that the Foreign Secretary was accompanied by the Minister for Europe and the Americas, Wendy Morton.”
Who has doubted that strength? Why the need for this self-conscious defensiveness, especially, if, as Mr Picardo emphasises, there is no fear of being let down? Mr Picardo, constantly, makes a huge effort and goes all the way to convince us that no one should be afraid of that happening.
30 MINUTES OF FACE TO FACE DISCUSSION!
Yes, as Mr Picardo writes, a Foreign Secretary can so easily, and without excuse, avoid a visit to Gibraltar, but he did not! We are grateful, and aware of the significance, despite the flying nature of the visit.
Over and above his arrival “on time”, and his attendance at the joint Ministerial Council, chaired by Mr Picardo, he gave all of “… half an hour of face-to-face discussions” to Mr Picardo and the Deputy Chief Minister, Mr Joseph Garcia. Wow! He arrived on time and gave them all of 30 minutes!
It is remarkable to see Mr Picardo expressing such appreciation to our colonial masters. I thought he did not believe we had such masters.
SUPPORT AND SUSTAIN.
There we go, Mr Picardo also indicates that the UK will give Gibraltar long-term support, pointing:
(a) to the UK having already given guaranteed financial services access to the UK; and
(b) our inclusion in new UK trade deals (of huge importance, considering the massive trade Gibraltar has with the rest of the world!).
CERTAINTY OF AGREEMENT.
Additionally, Mr Picardo reassures us that “we are getting real bandwidth in order to plan our negotiation in the best way to deliver a UK/EU Treaty on Gibraltar that works on all sides.” “And we have a team at the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office which is working with us to deliver a treaty that will make us the only British territory with a fluidity agreement with the European Union.”
These two statements predict certainty of agreement. These, taken together with, Mr Raab’s comments that agreement is virtually there, and the confidence that Mr Raab preaches that a treaty will come about by the 30th June (a rare event: imposing a deadline to agree in international treaty negotiations), hints at the probability that large swathes of agreement may have been reached already.
So, is there something he knows that we do not? Mr Picardo, at the general election, you championed a policy of being open and transparent, where is that? Cut the spin, anda! Or are you not in the inner circle, despite your pretence otherwise?
NOTE: As published in the Gibraltar Chronicle on 7th April 2021."