A few weeks before the elections to the European Parliament, we present to you the state of affairs.
Host Sarah Wheaton is joined by POLITICO Brussels correspondent Elisa Braun and POLITICO editor-in-chief Nicholas Vinocur to discuss the many political challenges facing EPP lead candidate Ursula von der Leyen : “Pfizergate”, “Piepergate” and the internal rebellion of a group of fellow commissioners.
Later, a panel of passionate election observers — Eddy Wax, who covers the European Parliament for POLITICO, technology journalist Clothilde Goujard and Matteo Albanie, communications director at Must Consulting — gives us an update on the new campaign rules online (aimed at combating disinformation). and AI-generated deepfakes) and takes stock of the campaign so far.
Further reading:
European political parties promise to avoid deepfakes before elections by Clothilde Goujard
Europe uses new tech law to protect European elections by Clothilde Goujard
Macron “liked” me to shoot von der Leyen, says French commissioner by Elisa Braun and Eddy Wax
Von der Leyen struggles to quell revolt over the controversial choice of trade envoys by Giovanna Faggionato, Nicholas Vinocur and Julia Wacket.
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