Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is advancing a plan to combat disinformation, sparking debate across the political spectrum.

The initiative, aligned with EU regulations, aims to increase transparency in media ownership and funding.

Sánchez argues this will strengthen democracy and protect legitimate journalism.

However, opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo criticizes the plan as a 'smoke screen' to divert attention from a judicial investigation involving Sánchez's wife.

The government plans to expand the powers of Spain's competition watchdog to oversee the new measures.

While some view this as a necessary step against fake news, others fear it could limit press freedom.

The plan's details remain to be finalized through discussions with parliamentary groups.