Overview
- After entering a sanctioning phase, Granada's ZBE generated a surge of whitelist and exemption requests, prompting SMS invitations for municipal staff to take paid afternoon shifts in the Mobility department.
- Mobility councillor Ana Agudo says the department sought reinforcements since last year, added some staff in September, and faces hiring limits due to budget constraints.
- PSOE spokesperson Raquel Ruz criticizes the rollout as a "bureaucratic monster" and a "botch," raising concerns about hurried training of employees from other areas for overtime work.
- Six legal actions—filed by Vox, three metropolitan municipalities including Armilla, an association and a citizen—could lead to repayment of at least €3.8 million in ministry funding and potentially Next Generation money if measures are overturned.
- In Catalonia, Lleida's ZBE has been active since 1 January 2025, restricting non-sticker vehicles on weekdays with domicile-based exemptions and scheduled tightening in 2026, 2028 and 2030, illustrating uneven regional enforcement.