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Tarragona Approves Low Emissions Zone, Cornellà Expands and Valladolid’s Plan Faces Appeal

Spanish cities are racing to implement legally mandated emissions zones to access EU funds with environmental groups challenging Valladolid’s minimal coverage

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Overview

  • Spain’s Climate Change Law requires all municipalities over 50,000 residents to establish Low Emissions Zones to cut pollution and secure Next Generation EU subsidies.
  • On June 26, Tarragona’s city council gave final approval to its ZBE ordinance, which will take effect on December 1, 2025, supported by a public information campaign.
  • Cornellà de Llobregat’s council unanimously updated its ZBE ordinance on June 25 to cover the entire city after a 2024 court ruling struck down its previous, limited scheme.
  • Ecologistas en Acción filed an appeal on June 26 with the Higher Court of Justice of Castile and León, labeling Valladolid’s emissions zone fraudulent and demanding repayment of EU funds.
  • Opponents contend Valladolid’s ZBE spans just one-third of its original plan and includes wide-ranging exemptions that could undermine its pollution reduction goals.