June 25, 2024
Garry Cartwright, journalist, editor, and owner of the news sites EU Today and EU Reporter, is at the center of a controversy regarding pro-Russian propaganda in Europe, amid the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This controversy is connected to the case of Russian citizen Kropachov, who was arrested following raids conducted in the offices of the European Parliament in Brussels and Strasbourg by Belgian and French investigators, targeting the pro-Russian portal “Voice of Europe” under the domain golos.eu.
Cartwright is suspected of accepting money to promote countries and individuals, raising questions about his journalistic integrity. His wife, a Ukrainian claiming to be a member of the Ukrainian secret services, is also involved. She used this false identity to spread pro-Russian messages, pretending they came from Ukrainians. However, a source close to the Ukrainian secret services told Interview that they are considering prosecuting her for identity theft.
According to an investigation by the highly respected Politico, Garry Cartwright is also suspected of being a Belarusian agent, although he denies these accusations, arguing that he has never received Belarusian money. This case highlights the murky areas of lobbying in Brussels. Despite efforts to make lobbying more transparent, much of this activity remains opaque, allowing individuals like Cartwright to blur the lines between independent journalism and political marketing.
In 2018, James Wilson, a collaborator of Cartwright, interviewed Ukrainian lawmakers for Brussels Express. Part of this interview later appeared on Brussels ThinkLab, a consultancy co-founded by Wilson, illustrating how some journalists exploit their access to European institutions for private interests.
The Garry Cartwright case reveals the dangers of disinformation and opaque lobbying in Europe. As Ukraine struggles against the Russian invasion, propaganda and disinformation maneuvers by actors like Cartwright undermine the European Union’s efforts to maintain free and independent information. Vigilance and transparency are essential to protect the integrity of journalism and European institutions.
Source: Entrevue.fr
