In September, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez took the stage at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, bringing his domestic agenda against disinformation to an international platform.

Coordinating with Brazilian President Lula da Silva, Sánchez proposed the creation of a global forum to tackle 'fake news', indicating it as the beginning of multiple discussions on the issue.

At the recent World Economic Forum in Davos, Sánchez revisited this theme.

Initially set to discuss the health of Spain's economy, he instead focused on the role of social media networks in the current global landscape.

He highlighted concerns over a select group of 'technobillionaires', led by figures such as Elon Musk, who he claimed are extending their economic influence into the political arena, potentially undermining democratic institutions.

This rhetoric was consistent with his earlier remarks at an artificial intelligence event, where he criticized the alleged attempts by this 'technocasta' to manipulate public discourse via social media.

While his critique encompassed several tech industry figureheads, public perception largely links these comments to Elon Musk, particularly given Musk's ties with former U.S. President Donald Trump.

Despite Sánchez's criticisms, he has emphasized maintaining strong diplomatic ties with the United States, an approach mirrored by Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares.

While Sánchez's focus remains on challenging the narrative associated with Trumpism, he also advocates against policies like trade wars—sensing their universal detriment.

Alongside revamping Spain's position on the global stage regarding tech influence, Sánchez announced intentions to propose regulatory measures at the next European Council meeting.

These include abolishing internet anonymity, mandating transparency in social media algorithms, and holding companies liable for the disinformation disseminated on their platforms.

However, these proposals have faced skepticism.

Jorge Blasco, a Systems Engineering professor at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, argues that eliminating anonymity could infringe on internet freedoms and fails to address core issues effectively.

He suggests that more responsibility should lie with the tech companies themselves rather than restricting all users.

The Prime Minister's ongoing campaign against misinformation expands beyond national borders, underscoring the dual challenge of combating misinformation and managing diplomatic relations with influential tech giants and global powers.

Whether his proposed measures will be effective remains subject to further scrutiny; the battle against 'fake news' and overreaching tech powers continues to be a pressing issue worldwide.