"Gibraltar's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo has raised the prospect of Britons using Gibraltar as a way to try and get around Schengen rules, stating that the historic Brexit deal with the EU makes The Rock "a very attractive place" for "British people who want to be in the European Union." Speaking at the celebration of Gibraltar's National Day, which commemorates the 1967 sovereignty referendum on the Rock, Picardo gave a balanced view of the pros and some possible cons of the long-awaited Brexit deal."
"What we set out was the possibility of reaching an agreement and that is why it has been so difficult and that is why it has taken so long," he said in response to a question on whether Gibraltar stands to gain from the agreement. The deal represents a point where "everybody wins and nobody loses," he said, saying the agreement "is good for all the citizens of Campo de Gibraltar and Gibraltar"."
Gibraltar's new post-Brexit status creates a pathway for UK nationals to access the European Union via the territory, potentially enabling attempts to circumvent Schengen's 90-day limit. The arrangement could attract British residents seeking EU presence, producing demand for housing and upward pressure on land and property prices in Gibraltar. The Brexit agreement aims for balanced outcomes across the Campo de Gibraltar and Gibraltar, offering mutual benefits without clear winners or losers. The transition carries both advantages and drawbacks, requiring monitoring of migration patterns, border controls, and local housing market dynamics to manage economic and social impacts.
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