EU election latest: Knives out for Ursula von der Leyen
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With just weeks to go until the European Parliament election, we're bringing you the state of play. Host Sarah Wheaton is joined by Elisa Braun, POLITICO's Brussels correspondent, and Nicholas Vinocur, POLITICO's editor at large, to discuss the many political challenges facing EPP lead candidate Ursula von der Leyen: "Pfizergate," "Piepergate" and the internal rebellion by a group of fellow commissioners. Later, a panel of keen election watchers — Eddy Wax, who covers the European Parliament for POLITICO, technology reporter Clothilde Goujard and Matteo Albania, communications director at Must Consulting — gives us an update on the new rules for online campaigning (aimed at fighting disinformation and AI-generated deepfakes) and takes stock of the campaign so far. Further reading: EU political parties promise to steer clear of deepfakes ahead of election by Clothilde Goujard Europe wields new tech law to protect EU election by Clothilde Goujard Macron ‘loved’ me sniping at von der Leyen, says French commissioner by Elisa Braun and Eddy Wax Von der Leyen struggles to quell revolt over controversial business envoy pick by Giovanna Faggionato, Nicholas Vinocur and Julia Wacket  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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