06.02.2026 20:50
The tension between Spain and Elon Musk, which began due to social media regulations, has taken on a new dimension. Spain's Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Diaz announced her departure from X, stating, "This network is a place full of hate," and harshly criticized Musk. Sanchez's right-hand woman said, "I left X. That network is a place full of hate. We are not subjects of Elon Musk or Trump."
The debate that started between X and the government due to social media regulations in Spain has gained a new dimension. Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Diaz announced her departure from the platform owned by Elon Musk, making strong statements.
"WE ARE NOT SUBJECTS TO ANYONE"
In her farewell post on her X account, Diaz described the platform as "a network full of hate" and stated: "I have left X. That network is a hateful place. We are not subjects to Elon Musk or Trump."
CONTINUATION OF SANCHEZ–MUSK TENSION
Diaz's statement was seen as a continuation of the ongoing debate over social media laws between Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Elon Musk. Sanchez advocated for a tougher fight against hate speech, disinformation, and political manipulation on digital platforms, and announced that social media would be banned for those under 16, leading Musk to label him as a "tyrant" and "someone who betrays the Spanish people." Sanchez responded to these remarks with a reference to Don Quixote, saying, "Don't mind the barking of tech oligarchs, Sancho, this is a sign of the progress we have made."
"TECH GIANTS ARE NOT ABOVE POLITICS"
Diaz's emphasis on "we are not subjects" was interpreted as one of the clearest expressions of the Spanish government's stance against tech giants. Government officials argue that global technology companies cannot position themselves above democratic institutions and national laws.
In political circles, it is stated that Yolanda Díaz's decision to leave X is a symbolic but powerful message that reinforces the political stance against Musk.
IT MAY SPREAD WIDELY IN EUROPE
Experts believe that this development in Spain could trigger similar steps across Europe, especially that left and center-left governments may adopt a more distant attitude towards X and similar platforms.
No direct response has yet come from Musk's side regarding Yolanda Díaz's statements.