Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni has rejected calls for resignations within his government following two stabbings in the city over the weekend, one of which was fatal. Speaking after a joint city council and Catalan government commission, Collboni stood by his team, dismissing demands from the Popular Party for the Security Deputy Mayor to step down.
"I am fully convinced that I have the best team to govern the city of Barcelona... every single councillor and deputy mayor," Collboni told reporters. The mayor also expressed sorrow for the victims, including one in Barcelona and another in Esplugues de Llobregat from a third stabbing. He highlighted the strong police coordination that led to the arrest of the attackers in the Barcelona incidents.
Government Shows Zero Tolerance for Violence
Albert Dalmau, the Minister of the Presidency, also spoke firmly on the issue. He sent "a message of forcefulness and zero tolerance against violence and violent people." Dalmau added a clear warning: "People who commit crimes in our country know that they will not go unpunished."
The mayor's defence of his government comes amid heightened public concern over safety in the city. The incidents have prompted a debate about urban security policies and the effectiveness of current measures. City officials are expected to continue working closely with regional police forces to address these concerns and maintain public order.
