Editorial: El País

• The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, presented a 'democratic regeneration' plan focused on transparency and accountability from both the public powers and the media.
• The plan aligns with the European Media Freedom Regulation, passed in May, which requires transparency in media ownership and funding to protect its independence and the work of journalists.
• The Government proposes a verifiable system of audience measurement and to expand the powers of the National Competition Commission to ensure informational plurality.
• The debate in Congress was dominated by insinuations about the motives of the initiative, which raised doubts about its acceptance and implementation.
• The article adds concern about misinformation and its detrimental effect on democracy.

Conclusion: Transparency and accountability are crucial to protect the legitimacy of media and democracy. However, achieving political and social consensus on these measures may be challenging.

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