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Xavier García Albiol Barcelona candidacy

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Xavier García Albiol, the mayor of Badalona, accepted the People's Party (PP) proposal to lead the candidate list for Barcelona in the general elections scheduled for November 29. His candidacy has faced scrutiny regarding legal and institutional hurdles, as PP statutes generally prohibit individuals from simultaneously serving as a deputy and a mayor of a large city. Local political groups, including the PSC and ERC, have raised concerns about his ability to manage both roles and have criticized the move. Following the announcement, Albiol accused the public broadcaster Televisión Española (TVE) of bias after the broadcaster postponed a scheduled electoral debate. Albiol claimed the delay was intended to benefit the Socialist Party (PSOE). While the broadcaster attributed the postponement to a national mourning period following a fatal train accident in Urda, Albiol argued the delay was ~~unjustified. Additionally, Albiol faced criticism for his presence at a sports fair in Badalona during~~ unjustified, noting that the official mourning period ~~for the Urda collision.~~ had already ended. Albiol has ~~further~~ stated that he will not participate in the debate if it is rescheduled to a date deemed more favorable by the broadcaster or the PSOE. While political parties are reportedly discussing a new consensus date for the postponed debate, the suspension has sparked controversy regarding the neutrality of public media during election campaigns.

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