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.
Electoral Earthquake in Lisbon: Chega Emerges as Leading Force in Portugal’s Presidential Contest

Electoral Earthquake in Lisbon: Chega Emerges as Leading Force in Portugal’s Presidential Contest

Immigration, security concerns, and widespread social fatigue have propelled the sovereigntist party to a lead that upends all political calculations.

January 15, 2026
Greenland: Tensions Rise After Failed Denmark–U.S. Meeting in Washington

Greenland: Tensions Rise After Failed Denmark–U.S. Meeting in Washington

The Greenland crisis is a symptom of the political and strategic rifts within the Atlantic Alliance.

January 15, 2026
War, Money, and Power: How Brussels Is Using Ukraine and Greenland

War, Money, and Power: How Brussels Is Using Ukraine and Greenland

Behind the language of solidarity, new EU loans are reshaping defence spending, debt, and decision-making—often without much public scrutiny.

January 14, 2026
Von der Leyen Faces New No-Confidence Vote Over Mercosur Deal

Von der Leyen Faces New No-Confidence Vote Over Mercosur Deal

Opponents accuse Brussels of pushing through a deal that benefits industrial elites while ignoring mounting rural anger.

January 14, 2026
Italian Referendum: Will the Balance of Power Be Restored Between the Executive and the Judiciary? 

Italian Referendum: Will the Balance of Power Be Restored Between the Executive and the Judiciary? 

Meloni’s government is staking one of its flagship reforms on a popular vote that will shape the future of Italy’s judicial system.

January 13, 2026
Key 2026 Elections To Set a Course for the European Union

Key 2026 Elections To Set a Course for the European Union

Voter choices in several Member States will have an impact on whether the EU consolidates its centralising drift or preserves internal counterweights.

January 13, 2026
Commission Claims Housing Problem Is Over in the EU But Facts Say Otherwise 

Commission Claims Housing Problem Is Over in the EU But Facts Say Otherwise 

Official data confirm that buying or renting in Europe is becoming increasingly out of reach for the average citizen.

January 13, 2026
Thought Woke Was Dead? Brussels Says It’s a Top Political Priority for 2026

Thought Woke Was Dead? Brussels Says It’s a Top Political Priority for 2026

Brussels doubles down on gender, diversity, and decarbonisation while Europe’s strategic and social problems are pushed aside.

January 12, 2026
Meat, Soy, and Power: Why Brazil Emerges Stronger from the EU–Mercosur Deal

Meat, Soy, and Power: Why Brazil Emerges Stronger from the EU–Mercosur Deal

Brazil stands out as the clear winner, with sharp gains in GDP and exports, while Europe remains fragmented.

January 12, 2026
More Frontex, More Deportations: New EU Migration Strategy Is Good News But Not Enough

More Frontex, More Deportations: New EU Migration Strategy Is Good News But Not Enough

The Commission’s five-year plan prioritises external control to ease political pressure but offers no structural solution to the migration phenomenon.

January 12, 2026
Brussels vs. Musk: Who Controls What You Can Say Online?

Brussels vs. Musk: Who Controls What You Can Say Online?

A row over an AI tool is revealing how aggressively the EU wants to shape online debate—and who gets to push back.

January 9, 2026
EU-Mercosur Accord Sealed: A Decision Hard To Justify

EU-Mercosur Accord Sealed: A Decision Hard To Justify

The Mercosur deal has been concluded against the will of farmers and key member states, in the name of a geopolitical strategy detached from the social reality of rural Europe.

January 9, 2026