Journalist “hacked” closed videoconference of EU ministers

The same Dutch journalist was surprised to be able to join the meeting behind closed doors. The incident sparked discussions about the security of confidential EU meetings.

A journalist from the Netherlands joined the closed online conference of EU ministers. It is reported by the BBC on Saturday, November 21.

“The Dutch journalist managed to intervene and interrupt the confidential videoconference of the EU defense ministers,” he said.

An RTL Nieuws employee joined the closed-door meeting after the Dutch defense minister accidentally tweeted some details, helping a journalist log in.

When the journalist realized that he had joined the closed meeting, he was shocked and began to wave and wave his hands to draw attention that he too had become a participant in the meeting. Later, he apologized for interrupting the conference and assured that he had no intention of interfering in it.

The incident sparked discussions about the security of confidential EU meetings. As a result, all those responsible for these types of meetings were asked to be more careful with protection and ministers to be more careful with what they share on social media.

I love Borrell’s signature. “Bye thank you”. After warning the journalist, he can be arrested. A modern Michael Fagan, in Brussels. #The crown #The United States https://t.co/R8DXgOs4N4

– Michiel van Hulten (@mvanhulten) November 21, 2020

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