DISINFO: The European Union is controlled by the US

DISINFORMATION CASE DETAILS

  • Outlet: protiproud.cz ( archive, original )
  • Date of publication: April 21, 2016
  • Outlet language(s): Czech
  • Countries / regions discussed: Germany, US

DISINFO: The European Union is controlled by the US

SUMMARY

The European Union is controlled by the US because of the so-called “Chancellor Act” that makes Germany a US vassal.

RESPONSE

Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative about the US presence in Europe. Germany is a sovereign country.

Disclaimer

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