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.
Left-Wing MEPs Jeer Charlie Kirk Tribute in EU Parliament

Left-Wing MEPs Jeer Charlie Kirk Tribute in EU Parliament

A proposed minute of silence for the murdered U.S. commentator was booed by left-wing lawmakers, sparking chaos in Strasbourg.

September 11, 2025
Von der Leyen Under Fire: Three No-Confidence Motions in Just Three Months

Von der Leyen Under Fire: Three No-Confidence Motions in Just Three Months

Though the latest two are likely doomed to fail as did the first one, the string of three motions highlights the growing erosion of the Commission President’s authority.

September 11, 2025
EPP Head Confirms His Group’s Globalist Shift: “National Sovereignty No Longer Exists”

EPP Head Confirms His Group’s Globalist Shift: “National Sovereignty No Longer Exists”

Manfred Weber called for more centralization in Brussels and declared that “only an irreversible EU can survive in today’s world.”

September 10, 2025
Left to Right, MEPs Tear Into von der Leyen’s Hollow Agenda

Left to Right, MEPs Tear Into von der Leyen’s Hollow Agenda

The Commission’s current course increasingly resembles a centralist, homogenizing project disconnected from reality.

September 10, 2025
Brussels Pact Ahead of State of the Union Address: Transparency or Centralization?

Brussels Pact Ahead of State of the Union Address: Transparency or Centralization?

Commission and Parliament tighten ties and sideline the Council in a move towards federalism.

September 9, 2025
From Orbán’s Model to Mitsotakis’ Strategy: Europe Seeks to Save Its Native Population

From Orbán’s Model to Mitsotakis’ Strategy: Europe Seeks to Save Its Native Population

Athens has announced a €1.6 billion tax reform prioritizing Greek families over mass immigration.

September 9, 2025
EU Pushes India Trade Deal Amid Farmer Backlash

EU Pushes India Trade Deal Amid Farmer Backlash

Brussels aims to wrap up talks with India by year-end as critics warn the pact could expose Europe’s countryside to cheaper imports and uneven competition.

September 9, 2025
Toward the ‘End Of Cash’: Oberbank Removes ATMs in Bavaria

Toward the ‘End Of Cash’: Oberbank Removes ATMs in Bavaria

The Austrian bank’s move in Germany may be an overture to what could come in other countries.

September 8, 2025
Asylum Ruling Appeals Hit New Record in Germany as Syrians Refuse to Go Home

Asylum Ruling Appeals Hit New Record in Germany as Syrians Refuse to Go Home

German courts faced more than 76,000 new appeals in the first six months of 2025.

September 8, 2025
Spanish PM Shields Allies, Forces Migrant Minors on Opponents

Spanish PM Shields Allies, Forces Migrant Minors on Opponents

Conservative regions cry foul as Spain’s government imposes migrant quotas while separatist strongholds escape.

September 8, 2025
Thousands of Iranians Gather in Brussels To Demand EU Action Against Tehran

Thousands of Iranians Gather in Brussels To Demand EU Action Against Tehran

The rally called for tougher sanctions and the blacklisting of the Revolutionary Guards.

September 7, 2025
Fact-Checking: Europe Still Buys Russian Energy 

Fact-Checking: Europe Still Buys Russian Energy 

While the EU is pivoting to American LNG, the switch comes with a price premium and security of supply concerns.

September 5, 2025