EU wants influencers to cover its summits — but only if they love the bloc

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BRUSSELS — Influencers will be able to film content while top EU leaders meet in Brussels — as long as they don’t question the bloc’s values. That’s according to guidance sent by the Council of the EU to national governments earlier this month, seen by POLITICO. POLITICO reported last month that the Council plans to invite social media influencers to cover EU leaders’ summits in Brussels and certain ministerial meetings, starting in July. It will be up to member countries to decide which