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Spanish municipal civic ordinance developments

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2026-09-23 12:05 UTC → 2026-09-25 12:41 UTC · added removed

Municipal governments in Zaragoza and Lleida are implementing new civic ordinances to regulate public behavior and coexistence. In Zaragoza, the City Council approved an ordinance that includes fines for disturbing public coexistence during bachelor and bachelorette parties, as well as prohibitions on overnight stays in public parks. The measure also introduces restrictions on the use of the burka in public buildings, requiring individuals to show their faces to local police before re-entering premises. In Lleida, the municipal government is advancing has officially approved a Civic and Coexistence Ordinance that prohibits wearing clothing or items the use of garments that completely conceal ‘totally hide the face face’ in public spaces, specifically targeting the burqa burka and niqab. While exceptions are made for religious settings, traditional acts, and the exercise of fundamental rights, Mayor Fèlix Larrosa has defended the measure, stating The measure was driven by the focus is on “women’s rights PSC and social coexistence” rather than security. To secured decisive support women from Junts and Vox, while facing potential family pressure regarding face coverings, the city plans to implement a socio-educational intervention plan. The ordinance has faced political hurdles, failing to secure support in an initial information commission due to opposition from PP, ERC, Comuns, and Comú. However, following negotiations between the PSC government PP. Violators may face fines between 400 and 750 euros, though municipal police are required to issue a warning before applying sanctions. The ordinance includes exceptions for places of worship or settings where face coverings are customary or part of a fundamental right. This follows a 2010 attempt at a similar ban that was overturned by the Junts per Catalunya group—which included Supreme Court in 2013; the acceptance current version was drafted following legal reviews to ensure regulatory compliance. As part of numerous amendments—the measure is set for approval. the negotiations, the Junts group successfully conditioned its support on a motion to install public toilets and showers. Under the final terms, violations create a municipal network of the face-covering ban may result in fines ranging from 400 to 750 euros, with authorities issuing warnings before applying sanctions. Other proposed penalties include fines for soliciting sexual services, public urination, excessive nighttime noise, toilets and street drinking. hygiene services.

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  1. 2026-09-25 12:41 UTC Spanish municipal civic ordinance developments
  2. 2026-09-23 12:05 UTC Spanish municipal civic ordinance developments
  3. 2026-09-16 01:25 UTC Spanish municipal civic ordinance developments

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