EU pulls sponsorship from Disinfo2026 event in Lithuania
The EU's diplomatic service, Canada and host nation Lithuania all pulled support from a disinformation event in Vilnius.
According to DW, the EU's diplomatic service, Canada and host nation Lithuania all pulled support from a disinformation event in Vilnius.
Amid reports of US pressure, the EU said it was "uncomfortable with the framing" of some panels.
This world story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include EU, Lithuania and Disinfo.
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