Fabian Picardo has led Gibraltar as Chief Minister since 2011, guiding its stance on border-free status and sovereignty while practising law.
Gibraltar’s land border with Spain is set to vanish on July 15, under a post-Brexit deal, allowing free movement and a 15% transaction tax. Residents anticipate mixed effects: easier travel and more European influence, but potential security and crime concerns. Local businesses push to adapt as the border opens.