General Knowledge · Question
What did the Spanish autonomous community of Catalonia ban in 2010, that took effect in 2012?
Answer
Bullfighting
The story behind the answer
Bullfighting is correct. Catalonia’s parliament voted in 2010 to ban bullfighting on animal-welfare grounds, and the law took effect on January 1, 2012. The ban reflected both rising animal-rights sentiment and Catalonia’s distinct cultural identity; it did not target other Spanish traditions like flamenco or generic fiestas.
Context: Spain has a long bullfighting history, but opposition has grown. The Canary Islands had already prohibited bullf