The Epstein Files: The Usual Suspects, Different Continent
THE CLAIM: Global establishment figures are just now being 'outed' for their ties to deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, with the latest focus on former Norwegian Prime Minister and Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Thorbjørn Jagland. THE EVIDENCE: The Deutsche Welle article notes that police have requested the revocation of Jagland's immunity, linking him to Epstein through the newly
unsealed documents. Jagland, who served as Norway's PM from 1996-1997 and headed the Council of Europe from 2009-2019, admitted to meeting Epstein — through his then-Council of Europe Deputy Secretary General, Maud de Boer-Buquicchio, in what he initially described as a social interaction concerning global issues. Later, he clarified that Epstein was introduced to him by former Israeli Prime
Minister Ehud Barak in Paris in 2013, seeking advice on a global philanthropy project. Curious timing, considering Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution. THE CONTRADICTIONS: Jagland's evolving narrative — from a vague 'social interaction' to a specific introduction by a former head of state for 'philanthropy advice' — raises immediate red flags. One might wonder why a convicted sex
offender would be seeking advice from the Secretary-General of a major European human rights organization about 'global philanthropy'. More pointedly, how many global philanthropists, especially those with such a significant rap sheet, get direct, high-level access facilitated by former prime ministers? THE NETWORK: This isn't just about Jagland. The mention of Ehud Barak is crucial. Barak, a