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.
Von der Leyen’s “Intelligence Cell”: Another Attempt at Centralisation

Von der Leyen’s “Intelligence Cell”: Another Attempt at Centralisation

The initiative reportedly intended to strengthen the Commission’s analytical capacity is drawing criticism, as it may impact on the sovereignty of member states.

March 10, 2026
Trump Foreign Policy Ally Says U.S. Should Relocate Bases in Spain

Trump Foreign Policy Ally Says U.S. Should Relocate Bases in Spain

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has urged Donald Trump to move the Rota and Morón bases after the Spanish government refused to take part in the offensive against Iran.

March 10, 2026
EU Lawmakers Back Tougher Deportation Rules for Illegal Migrants

EU Lawmakers Back Tougher Deportation Rules for Illegal Migrants

The reform would allow longer detention for migrants who refuse to cooperate with return procedures and introduce deportation orders recognised across the Schengen area.

March 10, 2026
France Prepares Mission To Open Strait of Hormuz as Oil Prices Surge

France Prepares Mission To Open Strait of Hormuz as Oil Prices Surge

As fighting in the Gulf intensifies, energy markets are jolted, and Europe faces renewed fears of rising gas and electricity prices.

March 9, 2026
New European Defence Alliances Taking Shape Without Spain

New European Defence Alliances Taking Shape Without Spain

While the Paris-Berlin axis promotes new military initiatives, Madrid observes some of the most important strategic debates from the sidelines.

March 9, 2026
AfD Breaks Historic Ceiling in Western Germany

AfD Breaks Historic Ceiling in Western Germany

The right-wing populist party reached 19% in Sunday’s state elections, while the SPD collapsed and the liberals did not make it into parliament.

March 9, 2026
EU Migration Pact: When Everything Changes So That Everything Can Stay the Same

EU Migration Pact: When Everything Changes So That Everything Can Stay the Same

Brussels introduces new procedures to speed up the asylum machinery but the problem of returns remains unresolved.

March 8, 2026
Iran War Sends Oil Prices Climbing

Iran War Sends Oil Prices Climbing

Shipping disruptions and rising gas prices are rattling global energy markets as tensions in the Persian Gulf escalate.

March 6, 2026
Germany Votes as AfD Rise Tests Political Firewall

Germany Votes as AfD Rise Tests Political Firewall

With AfD polling near 20% in key regions, the vote will test how long Germany’s political system can maintain its cordon sanitaire.

March 6, 2026
Brussels Plans To Monitor Young Men’s Online Communities

Brussels Plans To Monitor Young Men’s Online Communities

The plan comes as Brussels expands its efforts to regulate online speech through cooperation with major tech platforms.

March 6, 2026
Europe Edges Into Iran War as Bases and Fleets Mobilise

Europe Edges Into Iran War as Bases and Fleets Mobilise

From Cyprus to the Red Sea, European forces are reinforcing bases and shipping lanes as the Iran war spreads—while leaders try to avoid being drawn directly into the fighting.

March 5, 2026
Italian Court Blocks Deportation of Migrant Convicted of Gang Rape

Italian Court Blocks Deportation of Migrant Convicted of Gang Rape

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the ruling shows how asylum rules can block even public-security deportations.

March 5, 2026