EU Commissioner Margaritis Schinas' claim that "Gibraltar is Spanish" sparks debate on Brexit agreement prospects.

EU Commissioner Margaritis Schinas' claim that "Gibraltar is Spanish" has stirred debate, casting doubt on the likelihood of a Brexit agreement concerning Gibraltar before June. Schinas' comments, resembling a historical slogan, provoked a rebuke from Spain's Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, who called the remarks "unfortunate and incomprehensible." The Gibraltar government has also criticized Schinas' statement.