Schengen

The Schengen Area is a zone comprising 27 European countries that have officially abolished all passport and other types of border control at their mutual borders. This facilitates free movement for citizens within the area. Recent news highlights a significant development concerning Gibraltar and Spain, where a new treaty has led to the removal of border checks between the two. This agreement, described as historic, effectively ends the last frontier fence in western Europe, impacting residents, tourists, and thousands of Spanish workers. While not explicitly stated as joining the Schengen Area, the treaty's provisions for the removal of border checks align with the principles of free movement that define Schengen. This development is newsworthy as it represents a post-Brexit resolution and a major step towards seamless travel between Spain and Gibraltar, underscoring the ongoing evolution of border policies and international agreements in Europe.