Here is what the page “EU Drops Sponsorship of Disinformation Conference After Trump Officials' Pressure” contains. The European Union has withdrawn its sponsorship of #Disinfo2026, a major disinformation conference in Vilnius, Lithuania, following pressure from Trump administration officials, the Guardian understands. Canada and Lithuania also pulled their support, and conference logos were removed from the event's website just days before it began. The annual gathering, organized by the independent Brussels-based non-profit EU DisinfoLab, brings together hundreds of researchers, journalists, technologists, and policymakers to discuss counter-disinformation strategies.
The withdrawal of key sponsors raises concerns about the independence of such forums and the influence of political pressure on efforts to combat false information. With disinformation a growing global threat, the move signals a potential chilling effect on international cooperation in this field. The conference proceeds without major institutional backing, leaving attendees to grapple with the implications for future events. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.