Do you have confidential information the public needs to know? Mediekritisk Netværk now offers a whistleblower system where you can securely share sensitive details—with guaranteed anonymity. This independent group is dedicated to exposing hidden media agendas and biases. They offer a safe platform for whistleblowers to reveal what happens behind the scenes, shining a light on what others want to keep in the dark. Your information could change everything. Stay anonymous. Stay safe. Report here. I want to clarify that I have received explicit permission to use Pia Bovin’s research and text in my work. Her insights and analysis have been invaluable, and I can incorporate her findings into my content. Any reference to her work is done with full consent. The ownership structure behind Berlingske Media becomes even more interesting when you consider the side activities of certain board members, like Emmanuel Van Thillo, who is also involved with Juice Financial. Juice Financial is a fintech company operating internationally, with offices in New York and Israel. The company specializes in mobile payment solutions, such as cross-border salary transfers. This raises questions: Could this company be used to channel funds or support through these connections? So why isn’t the Danish press investigating these ties? Instead of digging into these potentially essential links, they seem more focused on protecting their image. Wouldn’t it make more sense to follow the financial trails? This becomes especially serious when we see settlements expanding with dual-passport holders bulldozing through while Palestinians are displaced. Despite the personal feelings of those involved, there is a significant problem here. They seem to attack anyone who dares to raise a different voice – from getting a director fired at Folkemødet to opposing Nobel Peace Prize nominees like Bisan Odwa. These exact figures are working to cut state funding for organizations like Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke (MS), which provide critical perspectives. One example of this defensive stance was when a Berlingske editor compared Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke to the Blekingegade Gang on a media show. When confronted, her defence was, “It’s just my opinion.” So, is this the standard now? If someone is challenged for making offensive comparisons, can they claim, “It’s just my opinion”? We should examine more closely the connections between these key individuals, the companies they’re involved in, and the broader political and financial implications. Anders Krab-Johansen has been the CEO and Publisher (Koncernchef og Udgiver) of Berlingske Media since 2017. Before joining Berlingske, he served as CEO of Børsen. In his current role, he oversees the strategic direction and daily operations of Berlingske Media, including its major publications such as Berlingske, B.T., Weekendavisen, and Euroinvestor. Christian Van Thillo, who led DPG Media as CEO for 30 years, stepped down in 2020 and now serves as the Executive Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors. He continues to guide the company’s strategy, acquisition policy, and the overall development of its media brands. While Van Thillo provides high-level oversight, he is not involved in Berlingske Media’s day-to-day operations. Christian Van Thillo heads DPG Media, which has owned Berlingske Media since 2015. Anders Krab-Johansen manages the daily affairs of Berlingske Media, while Christian Van Thillo, as Executive Chairman of DPG Media, shapes the overall strategic direction of the parent company. Their connection is through DPG Media’s ownership, making both influential in guiding Berlingske Media’s future. This illustrates how DPG Media controls Berlingske Media through ownership, with Christian Van Thillo providing strategic leadership at the parent company level and Anders Krab-Johansen running the Danish media group. Many Danish readers have noticed that Berlingske Media provides limited or biased coverage of the conflict in Gaza and other political issues involving Israel. A closer look at the media house’s ownership structure and financial interests may explain this. Berlingske Media is owned by the Belgian-based DPG Media Group, a media conglomerate led by Emmanuel Van Thillo. Not only does Emmanuel Van Thillo serve as a Board Member of DPG Media, but he also holds a position on the board of Juice Financial, a fintech company operating in New York and Israel. Juice Financial specializes in digital payment solutions, a sector in which Israel, often called the “Startup Nation,” excels due to its thriving technology and innovation industries. Emmanuel Van Thillo’s involvement with Juice Financial, which has significant operations in Israel, suggests a possible vested interest in the region’s fintech industry. This financial link raises concerns about whether editorial decisions at Berlingske Media, especially when it comes to Israel and Gaza, might be influenced by these business ties. Emmanuel Van Thillo’s engagement in Israel’s fintech sector hints at broader business interests in the region. As Israel remains a global leader in technology and innovation, it presents a lucrative market for investment, especially in financial technologies that power digital solutions across various sectors. By tapping into Israel’s flourishing fintech market, Emmanuel Van Thillo has effectively diversified his portfolio into a high-growth sector. This offers significant opportunities for financial returns and further cement his connections with Israel’s tech-driven economy. Through his position at Juice Financial, Emmanuel Van Thillo gains direct access to Israel’s thriving tech market, one of the world’s leading hubs for innovation and financial technology. This exposure not only brings business advantages but also raises questions about the influence these interests might have on media portrayals of Israel. As a media owner, Van Thillo has potential synergies between his media assets and the fintech world. The integration of fintech technologies, such as advanced payment systems and subscription models, could enhance Berlingske’s digital services and improve revenue streams through innovations in financial technologies. Juice Financial’s digital payment solutions and technologies might have essential uses in Israel, impacting both civilian and military sectors. In regions with limited access to traditional banking, Juice Financial’s technology could provide financial support to settlers in occupied territories. By leveraging digital platforms, funds can be transferred quickly and securely to these remote areas. With Israel’s large military force, Juice Financial’s real-time payment solutions can ensure that soldiers and security personnel receive their salaries and bonuses promptly, even in conflict zones. Traditional banking services often become vulnerable or disrupted in times of conflict, such as the war in Gaza. Juice Financial’s digital infrastructure offers a more resilient alternative for secure financial transactions, even during crises. This capability allows uninterrupted financial flows in regions where instability might otherwise cripple traditional banking. Juice Financial’s solutions also enable the rapid distribution of emergency aid to civilians affected by conflict, refugees, and displaced persons. The ability to process fast digital payments ensures timely access to essential funds in crises, which can be crucial for survival in conflict zones. Van Thillo’s financial ties to Israel through Juice Financial raise significant concerns about the possible influence these connections might have on how Berlingske Media covers Israel-related topics. When a media owner has business interests in a particular country, it can affect the objectivity of the news coverage regarding that country’s political and military actions. This might explain why Berlingske Media tends to present a positive image of Israel or refrains from offering critical coverage, particularly concerning sensitive issues like the war in Gaza. These financial and strategic connections suggest that editorial decisions may not always be as independent as the public assumes. For Danish citizens questioning Berlingske Media’s biased coverage of the conflict in Gaza, it’s essential to look beyond the headlines and examine the ownership and financial interests behind the media house. Emmanuel Van Thillo’s involvement with Juice Financial and his ties to Israel’s fintech sector offer a troubling explanation for Berlingske Media’s editorial choices. These connections are not just a business matter—they represent a dangerous intertwining of financial power and media influence, with far-reaching consequences for the public’s understanding of complex geopolitical issues. Frede Vad and other pro-Israel advocates are featured prominently in Berlingske’s opinion pieces and articles, signaling a possible broader agenda that promotes a singular narrative about Israel’s actions. Even more alarming is the involvement of Denmark’s Social Democrats, led by Mette Frederiksen, whose visit to Netanyahu during the COVID-19 pandemic suggests a close, potentially compromising relationship. This overlap of political, financial, and media interests creates an environment where public perception is manipulated to serve particular strategic goals, rather than delivering balanced journalism. This raises serious concerns about the integrity of the news we consume. When financial interests shape editorial coverage, the public is left with a skewed, one-sided narrative that benefits powerful individuals and groups at the expense of truth. Berlingske Media’s ownership by DPG Media, led by Van Thillo, and his business ties to Israel suggest a concerted effort to suppress critical voices and distort the reality of conflicts like the war in Gaza. The intertwining of financial interests, political power, and media control should be a wake-up call to all Danish citizens. This is not just about biased reporting but the potential manipulation of an entire nation’s perspective on global conflicts. It’s a reminder that we must be critical of the information we are fed, for it may be designed not to inform but to shape our beliefs and policies in ways that serve hidden interests. The owners of Berlingske and their side activities, such as serving on boards of companies like Juice Financial, which handles mobile wage transfers from other parts of the world, are certainly intriguing. Juice Financial, with offices in New York and Israel, could potentially be used to channel funds and support. So why isn’t the Danish press digging into these connections? Instead, they seem more interested in sneaky methods and breaking the rules when their self-image is threatened. Wouldn’t it be fitting for them to follow the suitable trails? Here we are, where it only becomes serious when settlers with dual citizenship move in, clearing the way with bulldozers as Palestinians are forced to leave. Regardless of their feelings, there’s a huge issue here. They attack those who dare to speak out – from the director, they got fired from Folkemødet to Nobel Peace Prize nominees like Bisan Odwa. They fight against any critical voice and work hard to have state funding removed from MS and other vital organizations. I want to refer to the defence argument used by Berlingske’s opinion editor in *Presselogen* when she compared MKN to the Blekingegade gang. When questioned, she responded: “It’s just my opinion”—look up the word. She had prepared that at home—so moving forward, anyone can use that excuse when confronted with derogatory comparisons! The owners of Berlingske, with their roles in companies like Juice Financial, which handles mobile wage transfers globally, raise important questions. Juice Financial, with offices in New York and Israel, could potentially channel funds and support. So why isn’t the Danish press investigating these connections? Instead, they seem more focused on using manipulative tactics when their self-image is threatened. The situation becomes grave when settlers with dual citizenship use bulldozers to displace Palestinians. But the bigger issue is how Berlingske attacks anyone who dares to speak out, from the director they ousted at Folkemødet to Peace Prize nominees like Bisan Odwa. They work hard to silence critical voices and strip funding from organizations like MS. As seen in Presselogen when the editor compared MKN to the Blekingegade gang, Berlingske’s editorial defence shows their strategy. Her response—”It’s just my opinion”—was prepared. Moving forward, anyone can excuse derogatory comparisons with that phrase. This manipulation hurts figures like Anders Krab-Johansen, impacted by the growing scrutiny and criticism of Berlingske’s actions and connections. Anders is a trained journalist, so, given his background in journalism, he should have conducted his investigation instead of writing to Pia. Rather than defending his interests, he should have approached the matter with journalistic integrity and returned with the facts. This would have been a more appropriate response to the important issues being raised. https://journalisten.dk/b-t-medarbejdere-erklaerer-mistillid-til-anders-krab-johansen/ https://finans.dk/erhverv/ECE16869604/de-borgerlige-har-tabt-sproget-og-magten/ https://www.facebook.com/reel/1668867156988446?locale=da_DK https://www.tjekdet.dk/faktatjek/frederik-vad-gav-forkerte-oplysninger-fra-folketingets-talerstol?fbclid=IwY2xjawFRnhZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRPlq0lw6QpTTLiwSbxN-XQVODXEuL4ix7Mk38u9y_h78Ih2A0rHAYvLaA_aem_tH92xf7hxB4LOPVHnGofKw https://www.information.dk/debat/2024/04/socialdemokratiets-frederik-vad-misbruger-rapport-vise-herskerattitude?kupon=eyJpYXQiOjE3MTI5ODg2NzcsInN1YiI6IjM1MTk4OjgxOTEzNyJ9.qP3yfDr4uY44yP22-CDRiQ&fbclid=IwY2xjawFRnmhleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXUnZEoe2q3llx5AYg-gFf-jwlLE5C4gY4ndFAL7Hzd0ZUIBWUcTeTKs8w_aem_TBYikY9Ajsqo49JSBT9jKA Also read the way the info are manipulated. https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18039913031006405/ BERLINGSKE ADMIDS THEIR BIASED WORK Op mod 1000 såkaldte “allierede” skal proaktivt være med til at pleje Israels politiske interesser gennem bl.a. positive budskaber i medierne og via støttedemonstrationer, skriver Berlingske Tidende. Den israelske ambassadør, Arthur Avnon, skal ifølge det israelske dagblad Haaretz levere en liste med 1000 navngivne danskere, når de europæiske ambassadører holder konference i udenrigsministeriet i Jerusalem den 16. januar. Det er den kontroversielle israelske udenrigsminister Avigdor Lieberman, der har ønsket en PR-kampagne i udvalgte europæiske lande for at forbedre Israels anseelse. Ud over Danmark er det bl.a. Storbritannien, Italien, Frankrig, Spanien, Tyskland, Holland og Norge, som i sidste uge modtog en fax, der udstikker de basale retningslinjer i den nye kampagne. Ifølge Haaretz har den israelske udenrigsminister personligt lagt stor vægt på den nye kampagne, og af samme grund er PR-budgetterne på de udvalgte ambassader blevet fordoblet i 2011, skriver avisen. De agitatorer, der skal hjælpe med at gennemføre den israelske kampagne, skal findes blandt journalister og politikere, blandt aktivister i det akademiske miljø og blandt studenterorganisationer samt blandt medlemmer af de jødiske samfund og aktivister i kristne organisationer. — Ritzau Up to 1,000 so-called “allies” are expected to proactively promote Israel’s political interests through positive messaging in the media and via support demonstrations, according to Berlingske Tidende. Israeli ambassador Arthur Avnon is expected to provide a list of 1,000 named Danes when European ambassadors hold a conference at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem on January 16, according to the Israeli newspaper Haaretz. It is the controversial Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman who has pushed for a PR campaign in selected European countries to improve Israel’s image. In addition to Denmark, the campaign targets countries such as the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, and Norway, which last week received a fax outlining the basic guidelines for the new campaign. According to Haaretz, the Israeli foreign minister has personally emphasized the importance of this campaign, and as a result, PR budgets for selected embassies were doubled in 2011, the paper reports. The agitators helping to carry out Israel’s campaign will be found among journalists and politicians, activists in academic circles, student organizations, and members of Jewish communities, as well as Christian organization activists. — Ritzau This report serves as a perfect example of Israel’s strategy to hire people to frame Israel positively in the media. It reveals how journalists and politicians are being invited and paid for trips to Israel, contributing to shaping public opinion in favor of Israel. https://www.ekkofilm.dk/artikler/avis-fjerner-kritik-af-israel-venlig-redaktor/ https://www.information.dk/debat/2024/06/betalte-rejser-israel-journalister-debattoerer-undergraver-pressens-trovaerdighedWHISTLEBLOWER ALERT
THE HIDDEN INFLUENCES
THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN BERLINGSKE’S OWNERS AND THEIR SIDE VENTURES
WHY IS BELGIAN DPG MEDIA-CONTROLLED BERLINGSKE MEDIA SILENT ON GENOCIDE?
ANDERS KRAB-JOHANSEN: CEO OF BERLINGSKE MEDIA
CHRISTIAN VAN THILLO: CEO OF DPG MEDIA
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THEM
EXPLANATION
SOME SHOCKING FACTS
POSSIBLE EXPLANATIONS FOR BERLINGSKE MEDIA’S LIMITED COVERAGE OF THE WAR IN GAZA
ECONOMIC INTERESTS MAY INFLUENCE MEDIA COVERAGE
CONNECTION TO ISRAEL THROUGH OWNERSHIP
ECONOMIC AND STRATEGIC INTERESTS IN ISRAEL
INVESTMENT IN GROWTH SECTORS
ACCESS TO ISRAEL’S TECH MARKET
SYNERGIES BETWEEN MEDIA AND FINTECH
HOW JUICE FINANCIAL’S TECHNOLOGY COULD BE USED IN ISRAEL
SUPPORT FOR SETTLERS
INSTANT PAYOUTS TO SOLDIERS AND MILITARY PERSONNEL
In summary, the economic ties between Berlingske Media’s ownership and Israel’s fintech sector through Emmanuel Van Thillo’s involvement with Juice Financial may explain the limited and potentially biased coverage of conflicts involving Israel. These connections raise important questions about the influence of business interests on media reporting and the potential impact on public perception.
SECURE FINANCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
DISTRIBUTION OF AID AND RELIEF
POSSIBLE INFLUENCE ON EDITORIAL COVERAGE
CONCLUSION
THE DANGEROUS LINK BETWEEN FINANCIAL INTERESTS AND MEDIA COVERAGE
A DRAMATIC WAKE-UP CALL
The truth is under siege, and unless we question these connections, we risk losing the very essence of free and independent journalism.
RESPONSE FROM PIA BOVIN
WHY IS BERLINGSKE IGNORING IMPORTANT CONNECTIONS?
SOMETHING IS BIZARRE
SOME IMPORTANT LINKS
Danish Version:
Særligt Israel-venlige danskere skal i den kommende tid rekrutteres som meningsagenter for staten Israel.
English Translation:
Pro-Israel Danes are set to be recruited as opinion agents for the state of Israel in the coming period.
Context
