GSD Opportunism Criticized Regarding Treaty Implementation

Gibraltar Government Press Releases

Published March 25th, 2026

Detected March 27th, 2026

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The Gibraltar Government issued a press release criticizing the GSD for defending entities allegedly using a new treaty to perpetrate fraud on consumers and justify unjustified price increases. The government asserts the treaty is a historic achievement that will bring opportunities.

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The Gibraltar Government has issued a press release strongly criticizing the GSD's stance on a new treaty, alleging that the GSD is defending entities that are using the treaty as a "thin façade" to commit fraud against consumers and impose unjustified price hikes of 15%. The government asserts that the GSD is not supporting workers, consumers, or honest traders.

The government emphasizes that the treaty is a "historic achievement" for Gibraltar, promising significant opportunities for its people and businesses. It condemns the use of the treaty as an excuse for financial gain or political opportunism, deeming such actions immoral, unjustified, and unnecessary.

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March 25, 2026

have left and considers it appalling, if unsurprising, that they have chosen to jump to the defence of those who are seeking to use the Treaty as a thin façade to try to perpetrate a fraud on consumers.

The GSD are demonstrably not on the side of workers or consumers, or of hard-working, honest traders who are not using the transaction tax as a fig leaf for unjustified upping of their prices by 15%.

The Treaty is a historic achievement for Gibraltar and will open up a world of opportunity for our people and businesses. It is immoral, unjustified and unnecessary to use it as a lame excuse for financial or cheap political gain.

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