Spain’s government is moving toward tighter regulation of social media platforms, safeguarding children from harmful content.

The initiative has sparked a dispute between Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and tech leader Elon Musk.

Spain’s proposal to curb social media use among teenagers emerged in the wake of broader European and global efforts to regulate digital platforms.

Driving these moves across Europe are concerns about child safety, disinformation, and harmful online content.

Several countries, including France, the United Kingdom, and Greece, are considering or implementing similar measures restricting minors’ access to social media.

Musk responded on his platform X shortly after the announcement, calling Sánchez “dirty.” He then bizarrely claimed the Spanish PM is a “tyrant and a traitor to the people of Spain.”

In a further signal of displeasure with the new regulations, Musk described Sanchez as “the true fascist totalitarian.”