The top EU official makes the claim as he backs up French president Emmanuel Macron's call for a 'European renaissance'.
"We cannot wait for the renaissance of Europe - the renaissance of Europe must start now."
The government previously said it"has not seen evidence of successful use of disinformation by foreign actors, including Russia, to influence UK democratic processes" although it acknowledged that disinformation campaigns took place. Mr Macron's call for an overhaul of the EU came in an open letter he penned, which was published by 28 European newspapers, including the Guardian, Germany's Die Welt and El Pais in Spain.
Germany's finance minister Olaf Scholz welcomed the French president's message, saying Mr Macron"has sent a determined signal for cohesion in Europe".
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