Lisa O'Carroll
Lisa O'Carroll is a Brussels-based journalist who covers European politics and the EU for The Guardian. She has reported on a wide range of topics including disinformation campaigns, migration issues, and trade disputes. Her work often focuses on the interplay between national governments and international organizations, as well as the impact of these dynamics on ordinary people. O'Carroll has been with The Guardian since 2018 and has previously worked for various news outlets in Europe and the United States.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
92%
Examples:
- Recent claims included a hoax report in Greece that Germany had decriminalised online child sexual abuse. In Slovakia, pro-Kremlin channels spread false claims that the wife of the man accused of shooting the prime minister, Robert Fico, was a refugee from Ukraine.
- The author uses the term 'hostages' to describe Palestinians in Gaza, which is a politically charged term with connotations of captivity and oppression.
Conflicts of Interest
95%
Examples:
- Anonymous account on X, Radio Genoa, which has more than 735,000 followers and spews a stream of provocative videos to an audience of millions suggesting people of colour and Muslims are a danger to society
- What they are trying to do is destroy the west’s way of life. Their aim is to undermine the trust in everything.
Contradictions
86%
Examples:
- Egypt is the most populous country in the Arab world and has received more than 460,000 Sudanese refugees since April last year.
- European diplomat described Xi as 'ruler of the world'
- False narratives that renewables are doing little for the EU’s energy security have emerged.
- Israel’s looming ground offensive on Gaza’s southernmost town of Rafah could force hundreds of thousands of people to break into Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula.
- The EU launched an investigation into imposing punitive tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports, claiming they benefit from state subsidies.
Deceptions
75%
Examples:
- An oversupply of cars and steel due to weak demand at home was leading to unfair trade and unacceptable market distorting practices.
- The author states that the EU has sealed a deal with Egypt to help boost its economy and prevent another migration crisis. However, there is no evidence of such an outcome.
Recent Articles
Sweden and Iran Exchange Prisoners: Hamid Noury Released for Johan Floderus and Saeed Azizi
Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024Sweden and Iran exchange prisoners in a controversial deal, releasing Hamid Noury, an Iranian man convicted of war crimes in Sweden, for two Swedish citizens - diplomat Johan Floderus and Saeed Azizi. The swap was facilitated by Oman's Foreign Ministry amid strained relations between the countries. Floderus was detained on spying allegations, while Azizi faced national security charges. 
Russia's Doppelgänger Network: Disinformation Campaign Targeting EU Parliament Elections Focuses on Renewable Energy and Undermining Western Narratives
Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024Russian disinformation network 'Doppelgänger' and 'Pravda' target EU Parliament elections with false narratives about renewable energy and anti-western sentiments, using clone sites of European media organizations and artificial intelligence. EU leaders respond with rapid alert teams and a disinformation crisis unit to ensure fair elections. 
Chinese President Xi Jinping's Visit to Serbia: Deepening Ties Amid EU-China Tensions
Broke On: Tuesday, 07 May 2024Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Serbia in May 2024 marks a strengthening of ties between the two countries, amid growing tensions between China and the European Union. Xi criticized NATO for its 1999 embassy bombing during his European tour, while EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen threatened tariffs on Chinese imports. Despite their pro-Russian stance, Serbia and Hungary have secured billions in Chinese investment. 
Xi Jinping's European Tour: Trade Disputes, Diplomacy, and Global Tensions
Broke On: Monday, 06 May 2024During his May 2024 Europe visit, Chinese President Xi Jinping focused on trade and investment with France and Serbia, amid ongoing EU-China trade disputes over electric cars and French cognac. Protests against Tibet's freedom marked Xi's Paris stop. In Serbia, China's Belt and Road Initiative was a highlight. Macron aimed to defend French industries while encouraging Chinese investment. 
EU Announces 7.4 Billion-Euro Aid Package for Egypt Amid Human Rights Concerns
Broke On: Sunday, 17 March 2024The European Union has announced a 7.4 billion-euro aid package for Egypt to address migration concerns and more, amid criticism of human rights violations in the country. EU Sets Precedent with Comprehensive AI Regulation
Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023The European Union has reached a provisional agreement on the world's first comprehensive set of rules to govern Artificial Intelligence (AI), known as the AI Act. The AI Act includes obligations for high-impact AI systems, transparency requirements, and the right for citizens to launch complaints. The AI Act also includes bans on biometric systems that identify people based on sensitive characteristics, with safeguards and exemptions for law enforcement use of these systems. Companies that fail to comply with the rules can be fined up to seven percent of their global turnover.