Matina Stevis-Gridneff,
Matina Stevis-Gridneff is the Brussels bureau chief for The New York Times. She leads the coverage of the European Union and often reports on migration in the region. Her stories focus on a wide range of topics including policy, politics, economics, and culture within the 27 member countries of the EU as well as its global stance. She has reported extensively on major events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. Prior to joining The Times, she worked for The Wall Street Journal in Europe and Africa for nearly a decade. Matina has been recognized for her journalistic efforts, including being a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and winning several awards for her coverage of crises, refugee situations, and corruption. She holds degrees from Oxford University and the London School of Economics.
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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
95%
Examples:
- Matina Stevis-Gridneff often reports on the European Union's response to global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. She also covers migration, corruption, and other social issues in Europe.
Conflicts of Interest
62%
Examples:
- In one instance, there is a potential conflict of interest as the author reports on topics related to Belgium with a special interest in its unique practices in dealing with mental health. The author also covers stories that may involve personal connections or affiliations.
Contradictions
86%
Examples:
- In one article, it is mentioned that voting has already taken place for some EU countries on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday while in another article it states that multiple European Union leaders stressed their commitment to supporting Ukraine upon arrival at the summit but caution surrounds the plan.
Deceptions
62%
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Recent Articles
European Union Faces Potential Shift in Power: 2024 Parliament Elections Bring Hard-Right Parties to the Forefront
Broke On: Sunday, 09 June 2024Europeans in 27 member states voted in the European Parliament elections on June 9, 2024, with over 300 million participants shaping EU policies for the next five years. The European Parliament holds significant power, approving legislation and appointing the president of the European Commission. Hard-right parties were predicted to gain ground, potentially forcing compromises and risking centrist support. Nationalist and polarized politics influenced voting in countries like France, Italy, Austria, Belgium. For the first time, 16- and 17-year-olds were eligible to vote in Germany and Belgium. EU Considers Using Frozen Russian Assets to Fund Arms Purchases for Ukraine
Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024The European Union is considering using frozen Russian assets to fund arms purchases for Ukraine. The plan, prepared by EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell, would see 90% of the appropriated revenue from frozen Russian assets go to an off-budget EU military aid fund and the other 10% added to the EU budget and used to strengthen Ukraine's industrial capacity. 
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban Blocks EU Aid to Ukraine
Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024The European Union is facing a major challenge in providing aid to Ukraine due to the actions of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Despite months of trying, Mr. Orban and his government have repeatedly blocked an amendment to the EU budget that would help finance Ukraine over four years. The breakdown in trust between Hungary and its fellow member states has made it difficult for them to work together on important issues like aid for Ukraine.
