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It is often said that knowledge is power, and this is never more accurate than when you establish yourself as a foreign resident in a new country, like Spain. Being able to quickly familiarise yourself with the culture, rules, events, and customs can help ease the transition during a challenging time.
This is why Euro Weekly News makes it our mission to provide you with a free news resource in English that covers both regional and national Spanish news – anything that we feel you will benefit from knowing as you integrate into your new community and live your best life in Spain. In this way, you can forget about translating articles from Spanish into awkward English that probably don’t make much sense. Let us be your convenient and essential guide to all things that will likely affect you as a foreign resident living in Spain.
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By Lottie Verrier • Updated: 26 Oct 2025 • 12:48 • 2 minutes read
New laws coming Credit: Pexels
As Mallorca’s roads become increasingly congested each summer, the island’s expat community is closely watching new government plans to limit the number of vehicles entering Mallorca ahead of the 2026 tourist season. Balearic government officials and island council presidents are set to meet in the coming weeks to discuss the introduction of a regional law limiting the number of vehicles entering all islands in the archipelago. The initiative aims to address mounting concerns over traffic congestion, pollution, and sustainability in one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations.
While Formentera and Ibiza have already implemented their own systems of regulation, the new plan seeks to create an umbrella law covering all the Balearic Islands, ensuring consistency and clarity for both residents and visitors.
In Mallorca, proposals to restrict vehicle arrivals and rental cars are expected to be approved by the Council of Mallorca before the end of 2025, followed by formal approval in the Balearic Parliament in early 2026. Authorities hope to have the new system in place before the start of the 2026 tourism season, giving local institutions and businesses time to adapt.
These restrictions would mark a significant shift in how the island manages its transport infrastructure during the high season, when tens of thousands of hire cars flood the roads each summer.
However, the initiative faces political challenges. The Partido Popular (PP), which leads both the Balearic government and the Council of Mallorca, will need cross-party backing to pass the legislation. Their coalition partner, Vox, opposes the proposed limits, arguing they could damage tourism and local business.
This means the PP must secure the support of opposition parties PSOE and Més per Mallorca, who are expected to demand environmental and social guarantees in return for their votes.
If consensus is achieved, the Balearic government aims to establish a legally robust and island-wide system that balances environmental protection with economic interests.
The draft bill for Mallorca includes a strict penalties framework designed to deter breaches.
These measures underline the government’s determination to ensure compliance and reduce the strain on local infrastructure during peak months.
If approved, the Balearic Islands will become one of the few Mediterranean regions to adopt a comprehensive, multi-island vehicle cap, positioning the destination as a leader in sustainable tourism management.
The move reflects a growing recognition that preserving the islands’ natural beauty requires balancing accessibility with responsibility – a challenge that will define the next era of tourism across the Balearics.
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Lottie Verrier is a journalist and digital media specialist based in Mallorca. After a decade in London media, including a role as Deputy Editor for the MailOnline’s eCommerce division, she now combines her editorial expertise with a passion for the island to create engaging content that celebrates the best of life in Spain.
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