EUCO content creators ‘won’t replace EU journalists,’ says influencer  – POLITICO

BRUSSELS — Influencers attending high-level EU meetings of ministers and leaders will not be replacing journalists, a content creator working with the Council of the EU said.

Pietro Valetto, a 27-year-old influencer, has been invited to the Council next week for what was dubbed an “exclusive experience” in which creators will get to see behind the scenes at the EU institution. From July, influencers will also be invited to EU leaders’ summits in Brussels as well as certain ministerial meetings, as POLITICO reported earlier this month.

That announcement prompted pushback from journalists who cover these summits and meetings. But Valetto said influencers won’t undermine the work of accredited reporters.