SpainOn August 23, 2026, José María Bellido, the mayor of Córdoba and president of the Andalusian Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FAMP), expressed concerns about the tourism tax, stating that it should not be universally applied across all municipalities. He argued that the situation varies between towns and suggested that any decision regarding the tax should go beyond regional governance, potentially involving national legislation through the Local Taxes Law. However, he emphasized that such measures should not be mandatory for local governments but rather optional.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the discussion around the potential national regulation of the tourism tax, suggesting a more centralized approach. While Bellido does not explicitly advocate for a specific policy direction, his emphasis on avoiding a 'mandatory' approach aligns with progressive views that favor,
