The European Commission has announced that its inspectors found no evidence that Spain had broken the law by tightening controls at its border with Gibraltar.<br /><br />The UK has insisted that the introduction of more checks – which caused lengthy delays for holiday-makers over the summer – was “politically motivated”. <br /><br />While concluding that Spain had not acted unlawfully, the EU, however, encouraged better management of the border.<br /><br />Michele Cercone, Spokesman for EU Home Affairs Commissioner, told reporters: “The European Commission is calling on member states to take further measures to better address the challenges of the management of the crossing point at La Linea de la Concepcion.”<br /><br />Madrid introduced stricter checks at the border following a row with Gibraltar. The British territory created an artificial reef, which Spain said blocked access for its fishing boats and caused environmental damage.
