Spain's PM accuses Elon Musk of fueling far‑right agenda

On Wednesday, Sanchez condemned the far-right international movement, which he described as being led in this instance by the world's wealthiest individual. He accused the movement of undermining institutions, inciting hatred, and openly advocating for neo-Nazi successors in Germany's upcoming elections.

This statement was made during an event marking the 50th anniversary of the death of dictator Francisco Franco, which paved the way for democratic changes in Spain.

On Tuesday, Spanish government spokeswoman Pilar Alegria commented on Musk's disputes with European leaders, emphasizing that online platforms should operate neutrally and without interference. Major political parties have criticized his actions, including his support for Germany's AfD, accusing him of attempting to influence election outcomes. Spain and other European countries demand neutrality from Musk's platform and stress the need to comply with EU regulations.

On Sunday, Musk mentioned Spain by sharing a post on Platform X, which referred to information from "La Razon" stating that 92% of those convicted of rape in Catalonia are foreigners, even though they make up only 17% of the region's population. Musk commented with the word "Wow." The head of the Catalonian government, Salvador Illa, reacted to this statement, emphasizing that he would not allow the name of Catalonia to be used to spread hate speech.

The debate around Musk also includes challenges related to disinformation and its impact on democratic processes, as Edward Luce confirmed in his commentary. The European Union is considering measures to counter these threats.

Despite lacking formal political power, Musk gained influence with Donald Trump's victory in the presidential elections, which calls into question the future stability of democracy in Europe.