Ebba Busch, the leader of the Christian Democrats in Sweden, has sparked controversy with her strong stance on regulating social media to protect children.

She likens screen time to "drugs for children's brains" and asserts that the "digital epidemic" is robbing children of their childhood.

Busch, along with other party officials, proposes stricter controls on social media platforms at the EU level, including transparency in algorithms, user time management, parental controls, and restrictions on certain ads and content.

The move has drawn criticism from other political parties, with the Center Party's leader, Muharrem Demirok, arguing against state interference in parenting.

Despite facing opposition and being in an "opinion crisis" with low poll numbers ahead of the EU elections, Busch and her party are determined to push for these regulatory changes.