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Von der Leyen Fights No-Confidence Vote Amid Russian Disinformation

7/23/2025

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confronted a no-confidence vote in July, driven by Russian disinformation efforts to shake the EU's foundations. Pro-Kremlin networks orchestrated a campaign to tarnish her reputation, portraying the vote as a battle against the EU itself. Von der Leyen fiercely denounced these tactics, calling them a direct assault on democracy.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confronted a no-confidence vote in July, driven by Russian disinformation efforts to shake the EU's foundations. Pro-Kremlin networks orchestrated a campaign to tarnish her reputation, portraying the vote as a battle against the EU itself. Von der Leyen fiercely denounced these tactics, calling them a direct assault on democracy.