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.
Europe Risks Falling Behind Without Strong Property Rights, Experts Warn

Europe Risks Falling Behind Without Strong Property Rights, Experts Warn

Policymakers and economists pointed to bureaucracy and overregulation as key factors driving innovation and investment out of the EU.

October 16, 2025
Brussels Promotes ‘Drone Wall’ To Tighten Its Grip on European Defense

Brussels Promotes ‘Drone Wall’ To Tighten Its Grip on European Defense

Under the banner of security, the European Commission moves toward a military integration that many member states firmly reject.

October 16, 2025
Hamas Turned Families Into Weapons of War, Investigators Say

Hamas Turned Families Into Weapons of War, Investigators Say

Two Israeli jurists are urging Europe to confront the full scale of Hamas’ October 7 crimes, warning that silence and denial risk paving the way for future atrocities.

October 16, 2025
Spanish Unions’ Strike for Palestine: Poor Timing, Limited Participation

Spanish Unions’ Strike for Palestine: Poor Timing, Limited Participation

The strike, intended to “give the conflict a labor dimension,” faced criticism for being called immediately after the announcement of a peace agreement in Gaza.

October 15, 2025
A Million New Voters? Spain’s Plan To Fast-Track Migrant Citizenship

A Million New Voters? Spain’s Plan To Fast-Track Migrant Citizenship

A new immigration regulation will grant 300,000 residence permits a year, potentially creating a new voter base for the Socialist Party.

October 15, 2025
Patriots Push for Bold Turnaround To Revive EU Prosperity

Patriots Push for Bold Turnaround To Revive EU Prosperity

The Madrid Declaration denounces von der Leyen’s economic policies and calls for new leadership to defend producers and families.

October 15, 2025
Campaigners Tell EU: Stop Funding Abortion, Support Mothers Instead

Campaigners Tell EU: Stop Funding Abortion, Support Mothers Instead

Pro-life groups gathered in Brussels to demand policies that help women continue their pregnancies rather than pressure them to end them.

October 15, 2025
Russia Threats Help Justify Germany’s Record Military Spending

Russia Threats Help Justify Germany’s Record Military Spending

Berlin’s record military budget coincides with plans to trim social spending, raising questions about the government’s true priorities.

October 14, 2025
Regions Rise Up Against Brussels’ Budget Centralization Plans

Regions Rise Up Against Brussels’ Budget Centralization Plans

The proposal would strengthen Brussels’ power over the member states while weakening the Union’s internal plurality.

October 14, 2025
Luxembourg Court Weighs Battle Over Hungarian Funds

Luxembourg Court Weighs Battle Over Hungarian Funds

The lawsuit of the European Parliament against the Commission exposes the two-faced nature of the EU’s rule-of-law conditionality policy.

October 14, 2025
Europe Pays Again: Von der Leyen’s Gaza Move Mirrors Ukraine

Europe Pays Again: Von der Leyen’s Gaza Move Mirrors Ukraine

After sitting out the Gaza negotiations, the EU steps in to pay the bill—just as it did in Ukraine.

October 14, 2025
New EU Migration Plan? Same Old Story

New EU Migration Plan? Same Old Story

The Commission’s talk of tougher visa rules is just political theatre.

October 13, 2025