By Jason Groves PUBLISHED: 16:22 EST, 18 September 2013 | UPDATED: 04:55 EST, 19 September 2013 European Commission officials will visit Gibraltar next week to assess claims of harassment by Spain as well as the legality of its border checks. David Cameron demanded action from Brussels after Spain suggested a £43.50 fee could be imposed on anyone wanting to cross the border with the British territory. The move will see officials from Brussels travel to the Rock on September 25 to assess the legality of the border checks. Battle of Gibraltar: Prime Minister David Cameron demanded the intervention after Spain suggested a ¿50 (£43.50) fee to cross into British territory
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European Commission to asses if Gibraltar border fees are legal
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Spain has suggested a €50 (£43.50) fee to cross into British territory
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