DISINFO: The new European Commission is all geared up for war with Russia
SUMMARY
The new European Commission is all geared up for war with Russia. Never before has a European Commission been so geared up for war as the one that has now been presented. Key posts are being filled by Russophobic Balts. Military and geopolitical issues play a central role. The orientation is clear: against Russia. The three Baltic states are indeed among the declared champions of aggressiveness towards Moscow. This goes so far that the position could also have been called ‘Commissioner for the War against Russian’, a prospect that, according to Vilnius, absolutely must be prepared for.
RESPONSE
A recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narratives accusing the EU of striving for war and seeking to destroy Russia as well as having "Russophobic" member states.
On 18 July 2024, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who will begin a second mandate, presented to the European Parliament her Political Guidelines for the next European Commission 2024-2029. Watch her address to the Parliament's plenary on EbS+ or read it on the Press Corner.
This baseless claim was made in this context along with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and is presented without any supporting evidence.
In 2014 Russia illegally annexed the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea. On 24 February 2022, Russia began its unprovoked and unjustified full invasion of Ukraine under several false pretexts.
The new European Commission, which will serve until 2029, consists of 27 Commissioners and focuses on the core priorities of prosperity, security, and democracy. Commissioners comes from EU Member states and will handle different portfolios. Valdis Dombrovskis from Latvia, is nominated to oversee economic matters; Kaja Kallas, former Prime Minister of Estonia will be the EU High Representative and Vice-President of the European Commission.
Andrius Kubilius from Lithuania has been nominated as the new Commissioner for Defence. His role is crucial as the EU seeks to enhance its defense capabilities and cooperation among member states in response to evolving security challenges. Kubilius, a former Lithuanian Prime Minister, will work on developing the European defence union and boosting investment in military capacity.
Contrary to claims made by Russian state media, the new Commission is not aimed at waging war against Russia. The Commission is focused on its core priorities to promote prosperity, security, and democracy across Europe. The European Parliament will hear the Commissioner nominees and the parliaments confirms the final composition of the European Commission, thus further ensuring the democratic process in the European institutions.
The European Union, its member states, the US and other G7 nations are providing Ukraine with assistance to help it repel Russia's aggression and restore its sovereignty over its internationally recognised borders of 1991.
Ukraine is acting in self-defence, in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter.
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