The Basque Country regulates traditional bullfighting festivals with minors, requiring safety and animal welfare
14 Jul 2026
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Who is affected:
Municipalities, organizers of popular bullfighting festivals and livestock farmers in Euskadi
Summary
Euskadi approves a law to regulate encierros and sokamuturras with minors aged 8 to 16 years, establishing safety requirements, prohibition of animal abuse and mandatory prior authorization.
Detailed analysis
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Ley 6/2026 del Parlamento Vasco creates a specific regulatory framework for traditional bullfighting festivals with participation of minors aged 8 to 16 years, using bovines aged 6 to 18 months with protected horns. Organizers must request authorization from the Dirección de Juego y Espectáculos with 10 business days i…
Full official title
Ley 6/2026, de 25 de junio, de Regulación de los Festejos Taurinos Tradicionales de Fomento en Euskadi.