The Central Executive is launching its "legal crusade" to "address the abuses of large digital platforms and guarantee a safe, democratic, and respectful digital environment for fundamental rights". This initiative, presented by Sánchez during his speech at the World Governments Summit, will force platforms to implement effective age verification systems.
“"Next week, a package of legislative and regulatory measures will be deployed to strengthen the control of digital platforms."
In addition to the age restriction, the Government will promote a reform so that platform executives "are legally responsible for the infractions committed". This aims to ensure companies are active and diligent in removing illegal or hate content.
The legislative package will also push for reforms to criminalize algorithm manipulation and the amplification of illegal content. The Government will work with the Prosecutor's Office to investigate potential legal infractions committed by platforms such as Grok, TikTok, and Instagram.
Internationally, Spain has joined five European countries in the "Digital Willing Coalition" to advance coordinated multinational regulation, aiming for "stricter, faster, and more effective regulation of social platforms".
