DISINFO: The Italian Parliament lowers the flag of the European Union
SUMMARY
The Italian Parliament lowers the flag of the European Union.
RESPONSE
A misleading headline to support a recurring narrative about EU disintegration amid the coronavirus crisis. From the text of the article it is clear that one Italian MP has allegedly removed the EU flag from his office. For similar cases, see for example claims that amid the pandemic, the idea of a united Europe has crashed, that after the COVID-19 crisis Italy or Germany may leave the EU, and that the coronavirus will cause the dissolution of the EU and NATO.