Posted 4/6/2024, 4:07:20 PM
EU Official's Gibraltar is Spanish Remark Sparks Anger in UK, Despite Commission Distancing
- EU commissioner Margaritis Schinas claimed "Gibraltar is Spanish", sparking fury among Britons
- Schinas uttered a Franco-era slogan supporting Spanish sovereignty over Gibraltar
- Critics highlighted Spain has not demanded sovereignty over Gibraltar as part of Brexit negotiations
- Schinas is not leading EU negotiations over Gibraltar, despite his controversial comments
- The European Commission distanced itself from Schinas' comments, saying negotiations were entering a "sensitive phase"