Overview

• Anti-foreigner slogans such as “Deutsche raus” have been sprayed on shops, cars and properties in Santanyí, Palma, Campos, Santa Ponça and Alcúdia this week.
• Policía Mallorca has opened criminal investigations into the xenophobic graffiti but has not yet identified any suspects, with investigators pointing to radical tourism opponents.
• Mayor Maria Pons and other local officials have condemned the vandalism as unrepresentative of the community and urged victims to press charges for damages.
• The regional government led by Marga Prohens is rolling out higher tourist levies, new conduct regulations and enhanced drone and camera surveillance to tackle overcrowding.
• Forecasts of over 20 million visitors in 2025 amid housing shortages and environmental strain have already driven mass protests and warnings of a social and ecological breakdown.