Javier Villamor

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 Bets €2.5bn on Armenia To Bypass Russia

EU Bets €2.5bn on Armenia To Bypass Russia

War in Ukraine and Red Sea disruption are forcing Europe to find new routes for trade and energy.

May 6, 2026
Brussels Threatens Biennale Again Over Opening Door to Russia

Brussels Threatens Biennale Again Over Opening Door to Russia

The European Commission says it will cancel a €2 million grant unless the Russian pavilion is excluded from the exhibition, while the Biennale argues art cannot be subjected to political censorship.

May 6, 2026
Farmers Warn EU Climate Policy Could Wipe Out €39bn

Farmers Warn EU Climate Policy Could Wipe Out €39bn

Farming groups say new carbon charges on fertiliser imports will push up costs they cannot pass on, squeezing already thin margins

May 6, 2026
EU Locked Out of AI That Could Stop Cyber Attacks

EU Locked Out of AI That Could Stop Cyber Attacks

Brussels admits a growing tech gap as American firms gain exclusive access to an advanced tool for uncovering critical system vulnerabilities.

May 5, 2026
Brussels’ New Poverty Plan Has a Political Goal: Stop the Right

Brussels’ New Poverty Plan Has a Political Goal: Stop the Right

EU officials link economic hardship to rising support for right-wing parties—but their strategy risks missing the deeper causes of voter anger.

May 5, 2026
Top EU Diplomat Leaves—Power Battle Intensifies

Top EU Diplomat Leaves—Power Battle Intensifies

The departure of a key EU official exposes a growing struggle between Brussels institutions over who really sets foreign policy.

May 5, 2026
Yerevan Summit Showcases Staging and Lack of Decisions

Yerevan Summit Showcases Staging and Lack of Decisions

The meeting in Armenia brings together nearly 50 leaders, but once again confirms the declarative nature of a format that Brussels uses more to project narrative than to produce effective results.

May 4, 2026
NATO’s Power Shift: U.S. Steps Back, Germany Steps Up?

NATO’s Power Shift: U.S. Steps Back, Germany Steps Up?

Trump’s move coincides with Berlin’s strategy to become Europe’s leading conventional military power.

May 4, 2026
Black Weekend in Spain: Multiple Stabbings Kill Two

Black Weekend in Spain: Multiple Stabbings Kill Two

The concentration of knife attacks in the Barcelona metropolitan area widens the gap between the official discourse on crime and public perception of security.

May 4, 2026
Magyar Begins Brussels Negotiation To Enter von der Leyen Club

Magyar Begins Brussels Negotiation To Enter von der Leyen Club

The new Hungarian prime minister is racing against both the clock and opposition from his own voters to meet conditions tied to rule of law reforms, Ukraine, and migration policy.

April 30, 2026
‘Anti-White’ Discrimination in EU-Funded Spaces Sparks Debate in Berlin

‘Anti-White’ Discrimination in EU-Funded Spaces Sparks Debate in Berlin

European taxpayers are funding racially discriminatory spaces under the guise of democratic cohesion, storing up fresh social conflicts on an already strained continent.

April 30, 2026
Brussels Urges Calm—but Fuel Disruption Could Hit Within Weeks

Brussels Urges Calm—but Fuel Disruption Could Hit Within Weeks

Brussels is trying to steady nerves as officials quietly prepare for supply problems if the crisis drags on.

April 30, 2026