The Government says it notes, “with disappointment”, the European Parliament’s objection, today, to the entry into force of the European Commission’s decision to remove certain jurisdictions, including Gibraltar, from the EU’s list of ‘high-risk’ third-countries with strategic deficiencies as regards anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (“AML/CFT”).
The Voice of Gibraltar Group says it notes the “recent unacceptable activities of the Spanish authorities” adding that it was expecting something to happen this month following on from the comments of the PP government “which show they continue to hope to use Gibraltar as a distraction from their failures.”
The Self Determination for Gibraltar Group is pleased to announce that a Boat Procession will be organised as part of the National Celebrations on Tuesday 8th September 2015 at 7.30pm.
The Chief Minister Fabian Picardo appeared on Sky News this morning, condemning the “unnecessary” Spanish Guardia Civil and Customs incursions into British Gibraltar Territorial Waters yesterday.
The Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has condemned yesterday's incident involving Spanish Guardia Civil vessels once again entering British Gibraltar Territorial Waters, which he says is a clear violation of the international law of the sea.