Lithuania· VilniusUS pressured EU, Canada, Lithuania to withdraw from disinformation conference
The Trump administration reportedly pressured the EU, Canada, and Lithuania to withdraw their support from the Disinfo2026 conference in Vilnius due to objections over a panel discussing the US as a source of disinformation.
Background
International efforts to combat disinformation have grown, often involving governments and international bodies. The United States, Canada, and Lithuania are among the nations actively engaged in discussions and initiatives concerning information integrity and foreign influence.
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US pressured EU, Canada, and Lithuania to withdraw from disinformation conference
First report 19h agoLast update 7h agoReports on the US pressure campaign that led to the withdrawal of sponsorship from the Disinfo2026 conference by the EU, Canada, and Lithuania, highlighting the specific panel that caused contention.
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