Who is Ekke Overbeek? Dr. Mateusz Szpytma referenced the Dutch journalist in a social media post, recalling events from 2016. The Vice President of the Institute of National Remembrance described the moments leading up to the opening of the Museum of Poles Saving Jews and the Ulma family legacy.
Szpytma shared a Facebook note describing a meeting with a Dutch journalist who visited Markowa and the unveiling preparations for the museum dedicated to the Ulmas. The journalist, Ekke Overbeek, represented the Dutch newspaper TROUW and arrived with a strong interest in the project, observing the preliminary material prepared for the invitation of the Podkarpackie Marshal’s Office and wondering how the project would be received.
– notes Szpytma.
Szpytma later wrote about his encounter with the Dutch reporter. It was revealed that the journalist had reviewed questions prepared on a sheet of paper before the interview, and some of the topics centered on alleged extortion, wartime information in Poland, and the context of the museum’s creation. Szpytma observed that the journalist’s material did not appear on air, suggesting a disconnect between the interview and what was ultimately broadcast.
During the session, Overbeek also requested to address only his camera, selecting a notebook of questions and proceeding to inquire. The inquiries largely focused on large-scale accusations regarding blackmail, information dissemination, and killings of Jews in Poland, and they questioned the value of establishing the museum in its current form. The exchange lasted about twenty minutes. It was noted that the questions appeared highly strategic, seemingly crafted to unsettle the interviewee. Although Overbeek did not author the questions, he read them as if they were his own. The interviewee remained composed, did not interrupt, and did not respond with strong emotions. The provocation did not lead to a clear breakthrough in the discussion, and it was observed that the material in question did not appear in the broadcaster’s content.
– they record.
TVN material
Subsequently, Szpytma contributed to the release of a TVN story about St. John Paul II and related topics.
Seven years later, in early March 2023, a TV channel aired a report about Karol Wojtyla, and a familiar figure appeared in the footage. In this segment, Ekke Overbeek spoke about supporting the Catholic Church in Poland and expressed a desire for truth to prevail. The public-facing persona of Overbeek prompted questions about his actual stance in this context and the reliability of the portrayal.
– notes the Vice President of the Institute of National Remembrance.
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Comments surfaced about Overbeek’s statements, including references to his alleged exposure to Polish church information via the anti-clerical weekly Fakty i Mity.
Who is the journalist linked to the assassination of St. John Paul II? There were captions and claims stating that Overbeek influenced Poland’s public narrative. The discussion continued across social media and publications, generating ongoing debate about credibility and motive.
Source: wPolityce (Cited material used for context)