Politico Europe: A Council official confirmed that the project, which will kick off in July, would allow the institution to “engage with content creators to reach new audiences to inform about Council activities.” It comes as far-right EU figures, including France’s Jordan Bardella, have amassed huge followings on social media.
The influencers would be granted access to areas of the Council’s Brussels HQ that are currently open only to journalists accredited with the EU institutions — though they would be banned from asking ministers and leaders questions…