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Thursday, October 17, 2024

Sánchez's Democratic Regeneration Plan Faces Skepticism

Published: 2024-07-18

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has unveiled a plan for 'democratic regeneration,' aimed at combating disinformation and promoting truthful reporting.

The proposal, based on a European Union regulation, includes measures to limit public funding for media outlets spreading false information.

However, Sánchez's plan has met with skepticism from his coalition partners and opposition alike.

While some allies, like Sumar, claim credit for parts of the initiative, others, including Catalan and Basque nationalist parties, argue the measures don't go far enough.

The main opposition party, PP, refuses to support the plan, citing ongoing judicial investigations into Sánchez's wife.

The government now faces the challenge of negotiating with its parliamentary allies to secure majority support for these reforms.