Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000519/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Borja Giménez Larraz (PPE), Elena Nevado del Campo (PPE)
On 2 December 2024, the sanction framework of Spanish Royal Decree 933/2021, which requires 42 pieces of personal data to be collected for every customer seeking accommodation in Spain, entered into force. It requires the disclosure of information like home address, bank account number and card number. What is more, the tool provided by the Ministry of the Interior has not been working properly as a result of technical problems.
No EU legislation requires Member States to implement rules of this nature. The European Commission must make sure the tourism industry remains competitive, because the absence of a clear strategy for the sector could put jobs and investment in this key sector at risk.
- 1.Does the Commission believe that Royal Decree 933/2021 has a negative impact on competitiveness in the EU tourism sector?
- 2.What action does the Commission intend to take to prevent fragmented regulation putting European tourism businesses at a disadvantage?
- 3.Is the Commission considering promoting a strategy that strikes a balance between data protection and the sector’s competitiveness, avoiding an unnecessary bureaucratic burden and providing a framework for the sector’s growth?
Submitted: 5.2.2025