Minister Nigel Feetham will travel to Strasbourg this week where he will engage with the MONEYVAL Secretariat to provide an update on the Treaty between the United Kingdom and the European Union as it relates to Gibraltar, and its implications for the timing of Gibraltar’s forthcoming evaluation. 

A statement from the Government follows below:

The Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry, Nigel Feetham KC MP, will travel to Strasbourg this  week where he will engage with the MONEYVAL Secretariat to provide an update on the Treaty  between the United Kingdom and the European Union as it relates to Gibraltar, and its implications  for the timing of Gibraltar’s forthcoming evaluation. 

Minister Feetham will underline that the Treaty represents a significant and positive step forward  for Gibraltar, removing the physical border and introducing substantial legislative and structural  changes that will reshape the jurisdiction’s governance and operational framework. 

Discussions will be focused on ensuring that Gibraltar’s evaluation is conducted in a manner that is  fair, proportionate, and reflective of the jurisdiction’s evolving treaty-based framework. Minister  Feetham will reaffirm Gibraltar’s commitment to transparency, constructive international  engagement, and the highest standards in financial regulation and the fight against money  laundering. 

Minister Feetham said: “This Treaty marks a transformative moment for Gibraltar. As we move  forward with its implementation, we remain fully committed to the highest international standards  and to working constructively with MONEYVAL to ensure that the assessment process is fair,  proportionate, and grounded in a clear understanding of Gibraltar’s evolving framework.”