The French city of Cannes has announced new regulations to limit the presence of large cruise ships starting January 2026, aiming to address issues related to overcrowding and pollution caused by overtourism. The city will restrict access to one large cruise ship per day and impose limits on vessel size and daily passenger disembarkations, specifically targeting ships with more than 1,000 passengers. This move follows similar efforts by the nearby city of Nice, which had planned to limit giant cruise ships but faced a judicial suspension of its restrictions. Cannes’ decision is part of a broader backlash across European tourist destinations where local populations are pushing back against the negative impacts of mass tourism. The restrictions have drawn reactions from industry groups such as CLIAGlobal and Union Maritime 06. Meanwhile, in the Bouches-du-Rhône region, a court has annulled a municipal ban on burkinis at beaches, highlighting ongoing legal and social debates in France related to local regulations and cultural issues.