Catalan Mayor Condemns Nationality-Based Targeting by Political Parties

Badalona Mayor Xavier Albiol Condemns Nationality-Based Targeting by VOX and Aliança Catalana Badalona, Spain – June 2, 2025 – In a recent interview on the Catalan radio program "Aquí Catalunya," Badalona Mayor Xavier Albiol voiced his strong opposition to the targeting of individuals based on their nationality, specifically criticizing parties like VOX and Aliança Catalana. Albiol stated, "Aliança Catalana i VOX assenyalen a persones per la seva nacionalitat. Jo no hi estic d'acord." (Aliança Catalana and VOX point out people because of their nationality. I don't agree with that.) Albiol's comments highlight a growing concern in Catalonia regarding the rhetoric employed by certain political groups. His statement underscores the importance of inclusivity and tolerance in political discourse. The full interview is available online.