In an interview with RTVE, the mayor expressed his disapproval of the garment, describing it as a denial of women's identity. However, Jaume Collboni suggested that a total ban might not achieve the intended goal of ensuring women's freedom of choice.
“"I do not like the burqa; it is a way of denying a woman's identity. The goal is for women to have the ability to decide freely."
This local stance follows comments from the Catalan Government spokesperson, Sílvia Paneque, who called for a serious discussion on the matter. Meanwhile, the Spanish Congress recently rejected a proposal to ban full-face veils nationwide.
