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.”