ECIPS PRESIDENT RICARDO BARETZKY www.ecips.eu
Milano , 15/05/2025 (informazione.it – comunicati stampa – politica e istituzioni)
ECIPS President Ricardo Baretzky Denounces Cultural Warfare in European Competitions: “This Is an Assault on Our Heritage and Security”
The European Centre for Information Policy and Security (ECIPS), the European Union’s official intelligence agency, has issued a scathing condemnation of the manipulation of cultural competitions, with a pointed focus on the Queen Elisabeth Violin Competition. ECIPS warns that awarding prizes based on nationality rather than merit-such as allegedly favoring Ukrainian contestants for reasons beyond artistic excellence-is not only a grave insult to the European Union but constitutes a direct threat to Europe’s cultural heritage, security, and stability.
In a forceful statement, ECIPS President Ricardo Baretzky declared:
“Cultural warfare disguised as artistic competition is a pernicious attack on the very soul of Europe. When corrupt influences dictate winners, especially on the basis of nationality, it is no longer a contest of talent but a weapon of political manipulation. This is an insult to the European Union, a threat to our cultural legacy, and a danger to the stability of our education and society.”
Cultural Manipulation as a Security Threat
Baretzky emphasized that cultural events like the Queen Elisabeth Competition have historically been pillars of European artistic excellence and intercultural exchange. However, when these platforms are exploited for political agendas, they become arenas of covert influence operations that undermine the meritocratic values Europe stands for. He warned that such manipulation is a form of hybrid warfare that damages not only the credibility of cultural institutions but also the educational frameworks that nurture critical thinking and unity across the continent.
“This is not merely about music or art; it is about the integrity of our institutions and the future of European cohesion,” Baretzky said. “When cultural competitions are corrupted, it signals a deeper rot that threatens to destabilize Europe from within.”
Defending European Unity Against Covert Influence
President Baretzky’s remarks come amid broader concerns about hybrid threats facing Europe, where disinformation and covert influence campaigns have increasingly targeted political, social, and now cultural domains. He has been an outspoken critic of political corruption and manipulation within European institutions, underscoring the need for transparency and accountability.
In a recent powerful address, Baretzky stated: “We will not be bullied or silenced by corrupt agendas masquerading as cultural or political initiatives. ECIPS stands firm against any attempt to use Europe’s cultural heritage as a pawn in geopolitical games. Our duty is to defend the truth, meritocracy, and the security of all European citizens.”
The Call for Rigorous Oversight and Accountability
ECIPS urges European institutions to implement strict oversight mechanisms to ensure that cultural competitions remain impartial and merit-based. Baretzky insists that safeguarding cultural events is essential to protecting the educational and social fabric of Europe.
He concluded:“If we allow political favoritism to dictate cultural recognition, we are not only betraying our artists but endangering the very foundation of European identity and security. It is time for decisive action to preserve the integrity of our cultural heritage and uphold the principles that make Europe strong.”
A Broader Warning on European Stability
Baretzky’s condemnation of cultural manipulation aligns with ECIPS’s ongoing mission to expose and counter hybrid threats that jeopardize European stability. He has repeatedly highlighted the dangers posed by corrupt political actors and foreign influence operations that seek to fracture European unity through misinformation and covert interference.
By framing cultural competitions as a new front in this struggle, Baretzky elevates the conversation about security beyond traditional military or cyber domains, underscoring the symbolic and strategic importance of culture in Europe’s resilience.
This vigorous stance by ECIPS and its president Ricardo Baretzky sends a clear message: Europe’s cultural institutions must be fiercely protected from corruption and political exploitation, or risk undermining the very values and security that define the European Union.
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