Jurídicos y Administrativos

🏖️ Baleares faces a grim day as the regional parliament validates a decree law, implicating both Vox and PP in a housing crisis that shifts homes from residents to tourists. PSIB, Més, and Podemos, formerly proponents of this model, now oppose it. The ten-year loss of nearly 20% of housing stock for local accommodation leads to overcrowding and adversely affects local identity. The decree regularizes around 90,000 out of 500,000 residential places, marking a dark chapter in Baleares' history by prioritizing mass tourism over residents' welfare.

🛫 The Balearic Government has reached its limit on flight authorizations and opposes further airport slots in high season, urging Aena to halt increases. Antoni Costa, Vice President of the Balearic Government, criticized the left's hypocrisy and supported a non-law proposition for airport co-management. This stance reflects an ideological shift due to tourism saturation in the Balearics.

💸 Published on May 5, 2025, Zucchetti Spain offers insight into AEAT's tax model 131 for autonomous individuals under the objective estimation regime, with income caps at 250,000 euros. Model 131, differing from model 130 for direct estimation, allows quarterly IRPF payments preventing a lump sum at year-end. Key deadlines for submission include April 1-20 (Q1), July 1-20 (Q2), October 1-20 (Q3), and January 1-30 (Q4). Filing is done online using Cl@ve or digital certificates, and errors can be avoided using specialized fiscal management software.

🇪🇸 Baleares Government requests the central Executive to demand Aena to stop the increase of flights to island airports during the peak summer season. With maximum tourist capacity reached, spokesman Antoni Costa emphasizes not increasing airport capacity in high season and advocates for shared management of Mallorca, Menorca, and Ibiza airports. The PP supports initiatives aiming for this goal in the Parlament.

🏙 Liverpool, starting June, will impose a £2 (€2.40) tourist tax per overnight stay. The decision was made by the 83 city hotels, represented by Liverpool BID Company. The tax is expected to generate £9.2 million (€10.78 million) over two years, with £6.7 million (€7.85 million) funding a grant for the city’s tourism economy. The measure follows similar initiatives in Manchester and Edinburgh, aiming to boost the local economy and tourism. Hotels will manage the charge, payable upon guests' arrival or departure, and it could create a total economic impact of £220 million (€257.72 million).

📍 Govern Balear suggests the central government orders AENA to cap summer flights to Balearic Islands airports, claiming the limit has been reached and regulation is necessary. Spokesperson Antoni Costa stated "no conviene aumentar la capacidad en temporada alta" during a press conference on May 2, 2025. Costa highlighted state control over the main entry to the islands and advocated for shared airport management. The PP supports the initiative for co-management in the local parliament.

🏢 Hilario Alfaro, president of Madrid Foro Empresarial, representing 350 members, urges for a new airport in Madrid, the launch of Palacio de Congresos de la Castellana, construction of the world's tallest Ferris wheel at 261 meters, a tourist tax for promotion, AVE train to Lisbon by 2030, and hosting the Olympics in 2040. Barajas Airport nearing collapse with four runways, 500 people sleeping in the airport. Proposed Ferris wheel has private sponsorship, would create 500 jobs despite local opposition, and risks being taken by Morocco. Madrid-Lisbon AVE desired by 2030, not 2034, and a bid for the 2040 Olympics is suggested, with Berlin already advancing its candidacy.

💬 In Palma, Mallorca, on May 1st, more than a thousand people marched in a demonstration organized by UGT and CCOO unions, with participation from PSIB, Més, Sumar, IU, and Podemos. Protesters criticized hoteliers amidst ongoing negotiations to increase the wages of 180,000 workers by 8.5% over three years, surpassing inflation expectations. UGT and CCOO demand a 19% raise over three years, referencing a 34.6% wage increase since 2014, 8.3 points above inflation. Hotel employers highlight the sector's 14.8% absenteeism rate, costing €30 million, compared to the national average of 6.7%.

🛫 A British tourist caused an incident on a Ryanair Boeing 737 flight from Manchester to Tenerife South by smoking onboard. The event forced the crew to request police presence upon landing at the Canary airport. Air traffic controllers expressed their support for passengers and crew who endure such situations.

📌 Tribunal Supremo maintained a 2007 ruling, annulling the construction license of Isla del Paraíso 2000 SL's hotel in Yaiza, Lanzarote, along with around 20 other establishments. By 2014, a new regulation required affected parties to submit a project for incentives compliance. As of now, only four have not regularized, including Isla del Paraíso's hotel. The Supreme Court dismissed the hotel's revision appeal, citing exceeded deadlines since the 2007 verdict. In Yaiza, only four establishments remain illegal, facing potential demolition for non-compliance with the General Plan.