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EU pulls sponsorship from Disinfo2026 event in Lithuania

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Briefings

In October 2026, the European Union, Canada, and Lithuania withdrew sponsorship from the Disinfo2026 event held in Vilnius. The EU stated it was 'uncomfortable with the framing' of certain panels, reportedly responding to perceived US pressure. This action occurred during a period of heightened diplomatic scrutiny regarding the event's content.

Key points

• The European Union, Canada, and Lithuania collectively withdrew sponsorship from the Disinfo2026 event in Vilnius in October 2026.
• The EU explicitly stated it was 'uncomfortable with the framing' of some panels, citing reports of US pressure as the context for the decision.

Context and limitations

Evidence indicates withdrawal occurred in October 2026 amid reports of US pressure. Specific panel details, exact dates of pressure, and reasons for the framing remain unconfirmed.

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