Bilderberg Group

The Bilderberg Group is a group of influential people, mostly politicians and business people, whose existence and activities are private, and due to its secretive nature is the subject of numerous conspiracy theories. The group meets annually at five-star resorts throughout the world, normally in Europe, although sometimes in America or Canada. It has an office in Leiden, South Holland.

Perspectives on the nature of the group

The stated reason for the group's secrecy is that it enables people to speak freely without the need to carefully consider how every word might be interpreted by the mass media. However, as many of the attendees have gained their power through the democratic process, it is debatable if it is morally desirable for them to exercise their power off the record. This secrecy has led conspiracy researchers to claim that the meetings have a sinister purpose; that they are merely a front for the Round table groups, or even a semi-public front for the Illuminati or assorted other secret societies.

Related Topics:
Conspiracy researchers - Round table groups - Illuminati - Secret societies

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The Bilderberg Group has been described as:

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• A "discussion group" of politicians, media moguls, academics and business leaders
• An exclusive international lobby of the power elite of Europe and North America, capable of influencing international policy
• A capitalist secret society operating entirely through self-interest.