Javier Villamor is a Spanish journalist and analyst. Based in Brussels, he covers NATO and EU affairs at europeanconservative.com. Javier has over 17 years of experience in international politics, defense, and security. He also works as a consultant providing strategic insights into global affairs and geopolitical dynamics.
EU Commission Calls Emergency Meeting over Druzhba Pipeline Impasse 

EU Commission Calls Emergency Meeting over Druzhba Pipeline Impasse 

The European Commission is accused of acting as “the Commission of Ukraine” in the dispute between Budapest, Bratislava and Kyiv.

February 20, 2026
Macron Clashes with Meloni Over Quentin Case as French Prosecutors Seek Murder Charges

Macron Clashes with Meloni Over Quentin Case as French Prosecutors Seek Murder Charges

The remarks of the Italian premier on the killing of the young activist in Lyon prompted the failing French president to rebuke her in an unrelated speech in India.

February 20, 2026
Spain Moves To Restrict Pro-Life Protests Near Abortion Clinics

Spain Moves To Restrict Pro-Life Protests Near Abortion Clinics

The proposal comes as the government faces mounting political pressure, with opponents accusing it of escalating a culture-war battle.

February 19, 2026
EU’s New Russia Sanctions May Push Farmers to the Brink

EU’s New Russia Sanctions May Push Farmers to the Brink

As the Commission prepares its 20th sanctions package, plans to curb Russian fertilizer imports risk triggering fresh protests from a farming sector already strained by rising costs and energy shocks.

February 19, 2026
Freedom.gov: The U.S. Plan To Help Europeans Bypass EU Speech Controls

Freedom.gov: The U.S. Plan To Help Europeans Bypass EU Speech Controls

The initiative raises uncomfortable questions for Brussels, which presents itself as a defender of rights abroad while regulating online platforms at home.

February 19, 2026
“Saving democracy through censorship is a dangerous contradiction”—ADF International’s <strong>Paul Coleman</strong>

“Saving democracy through censorship is a dangerous contradiction”—ADF International’s <strong>Paul Coleman</strong>

“No one denies that disinformation exists. The problem is that, in this case, the remedy may be worse than the disease.”

February 18, 2026
France Still in Shock After Murder of Young Patriot by Far-Left Mob

France Still in Shock After Murder of Young Patriot by Far-Left Mob

Five suspects have been identified as responsible for the deadly assault on Quentin Deranque.

February 17, 2026
15 Years of EU Citizens’ Initiative: Direct Participation Hollowed Out

15 Years of EU Citizens’ Initiative: Direct Participation Hollowed Out

The EU’s flagship instrument of citizen participation shows a low success rate and discretionary final decisions.

February 17, 2026
Munich Hangover: A Fractured West and the Battle Over What NATO Means

Munich Hangover: A Fractured West and the Battle Over What NATO Means

As the U.S. courts Central Europe, the battle over who defines ‘the West’ moves to the center of transatlantic politics.

February 16, 2026
UN Sparks Backlash After Using Western Bride To Illustrate Child Marriage

UN Sparks Backlash After Using Western Bride To Illustrate Child Marriage

While UN figures show child marriage is heavily concentrated in parts of sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, the campaign’s imagery has prompted accusations of distortion.

February 16, 2026
Spain’s Main Conservative Party Backs Burka Ban in Major Political Shift

Spain’s Main Conservative Party Backs Burka Ban in Major Political Shift

The Popular Party will support a proposal long championed by VOX, signalling a new alignment on immigration and cultural policy as elections approach.

February 16, 2026
UK Pastor Locked Up for Preaching in the Street Speaks Out

UK Pastor Locked Up for Preaching in the Street Speaks Out

Dia Moodley, a Christian pastor detained in the UK after answering a question about Muhammad in public, says “two-tier policing is a reality in modern Britain.”

February 16, 2026