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Fishermen on their fishing boat try to reach Gibraltar, in the background, as British and Spanish patrol boats block their access during a protest

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In this screenshot from an AP video, hoardes of travellers are seen stuck at Heathrow airport after e-gates failed on Tuesday

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The UK government is hoping the EES scheme won't cause chaos at the Port of Dover, pictured here

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A field of tulips near Lisse, western Netherlands.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addresses a media conference at the conclusion of an EU Summit in Brussels, Friday, 22 March 2024.

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