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.
Seven-Month Silence: Von der Leyen Sued Over Arms Lobbying

Seven-Month Silence: Von der Leyen Sued Over Arms Lobbying

The complaint before the EU Court of Justice adds to the mounting political and legal pressure surrounding Ursula von der Leyen

January 7, 2026
Europe Talks Troops for Ukraine—Without U.S. Backing

Europe Talks Troops for Ukraine—Without U.S. Backing

A Paris summit exposed deep divisions inside the EU as several governments signalled readiness to deploy forces after a ceasefire, while Washington refused to commit.

January 7, 2026
Former Spanish PM Zapatero Under Washington Scrutiny as Venezuela Enters New Phase

Former Spanish PM Zapatero Under Washington Scrutiny as Venezuela Enters New Phase

The change of power in Venezuela brings relations between Caracas, Madrid, and Washington back into focus after years of opaque diplomacy.

January 6, 2026
EU Agriculture Ministers Race Against the Clock on Mercosur Deal

EU Agriculture Ministers Race Against the Clock on Mercosur Deal

The trade agreement is set to be signed on January 12th after a December pause triggered by protests in Brussels.

January 6, 2026
Germany Considers Newsroom Inspections Without a Court Order

Germany Considers Newsroom Inspections Without a Court Order

The government is advancing legislation on political advertising that would significantly expand the inspection powers of the digital regulator.

January 5, 2026
Who Pays, and for How Long? Ukraine Aid Divides Czech Politics

Who Pays, and for How Long? Ukraine Aid Divides Czech Politics

A diplomatic clash between Prague and Kyiv has exposed growing unease in the Czech Republic over the cost, duration, and democratic oversight of continued military support for Ukraine.

January 5, 2026
Trump Puts Greenland Back on the Agenda as Europe Scrambles

Trump Puts Greenland Back on the Agenda as Europe Scrambles

U.S. rhetoric on the Arctic hardens as Nordic leaders push back and Brussels struggles to find a common line.

January 5, 2026
From ‘Returning to Europe’ to ‘Diluting Europe’: Forty Years of Spain and Portugal in the EU

From ‘Returning to Europe’ to ‘Diluting Europe’: Forty Years of Spain and Portugal in the EU

While Brussels celebrates past successes, the removal of the veto, the erosion of the Single Market, and accelerated enlargement threaten to turn the European project into something very different from what Spain and Portugal signed up to in 1986.

January 2, 2026
Carbon Tariff: Brussels Shooting Itself in the Foot in Trade Standoff with China

Carbon Tariff: Brussels Shooting Itself in the Foot in Trade Standoff with China

The Commission’s carbon border tax will likely increase the EU’s external economic vulnerability.

January 2, 2026
EU To Spend Billions Propping Up Activist Networks

EU To Spend Billions Propping Up Activist Networks

Plans under the next EU budget would dramatically expand funding for NGOs and campaigns aligned with the Commission’s agenda as resistance to Brussels grows across Europe.

January 2, 2026
“Brussels doesn’t believe its policies have failed: it believes you are the problem”—Sociologist <strong>Ashley Frawley</strong>

“Brussels doesn’t believe its policies have failed: it believes you are the problem”—Sociologist <strong>Ashley Frawley</strong>

“There is no genuine desire for public debate. They do not want to persuade society. Instead, they identify ‘change agents’ who carry the ideology directly into institutions—bypassing parents, parliament, and public opinion.”

December 28, 2025
Big Loss for Spain’s Socialists Fuels Early Election Talk

Big Loss for Spain’s Socialists Fuels Early Election Talk

The Extremadura result has intensified doubts about how long the government can last.

December 23, 2025