Michael Curzon is a news writer for europeanconservative.com based in England’s Midlands. He is also Editor of Bournbrook Magazine, which he founded in 2019, and previously wrote for London’s Express Online. His Twitter handle is @MichaelCurzon_.
Starmer’s ECHR Excuses Start To Fall Apart

Starmer’s ECHR Excuses Start To Fall Apart

A new report backed by senior Labour voices and leading lawyers takes apart Starmer’s argument for staying tied to Strasbourg.

January 21, 2026
Europe Braces for Trump’s Davos Speech

Europe Braces for Trump’s Davos Speech

From trade retaliation to calls for restraint, Europe is split as Trump prepares to address the World Economic Forum.

January 21, 2026
“We Have Never Seen You!”: Hungarian Opposition Leader Confronted by Angry Farmers

“We Have Never Seen You!”: Hungarian Opposition Leader Confronted by Angry Farmers

In the European Parliament, Péter Magyar sits in the EPP group, the party of Ursula von der Leyen who signed the controversial Mercosur deal on Saturday.

January 21, 2026
Europe’s Response on Greenland Remains Mixed and Incoherent

Europe’s Response on Greenland Remains Mixed and Incoherent

Some leaders want to publish an EU-wide statement on the situation, but it’s doubtful they would be able to agree on any significant wording.

January 20, 2026
Security Fears Mount as Starmer Backs Chinese Mega-Embassy

Security Fears Mount as Starmer Backs Chinese Mega-Embassy

Ministers approved Beijing’s vast new London site despite warnings over espionage, infrastructure and national security.

January 20, 2026
Europe Left on the Sidelines as Trump Acts on Gaza

Europe Left on the Sidelines as Trump Acts on Gaza

Washington presses ahead with a new Gaza governing body as European leaders squabble over legitimacy, the United Nations, and who gets a seat at the table.

January 20, 2026
Czechia First: Babiš Blocks Jet Sale to Ukraine

Czechia First: Babiš Blocks Jet Sale to Ukraine

The patriotic-sovereignist coalition says the country needs the aircraft for its own defence.

January 19, 2026
Why Britain’s Conservative Party Is Slipping Into Irrelevance

Why Britain’s Conservative Party Is Slipping Into Irrelevance

Once the natural party of government, Britain’s Conservatives are now losing figures, voters, and relevance—while Reform UK reshapes the Right without them.

January 19, 2026
Poland Scraps ‘Man’ and ‘Woman’ in Marriage Records

Poland Scraps ‘Man’ and ‘Woman’ in Marriage Records

The change follows an EU court ruling, though critics say Poland was not obliged to alter its marriage law.

January 19, 2026
Vlaardingerbroek Ban Comes Under Heavy Scrutiny But Unlikely To Be Revoked

Vlaardingerbroek Ban Comes Under Heavy Scrutiny But Unlikely To Be Revoked

The block should be viewed as a badge of honour, Renaud Camus, another conservative writer prevented from entering the UK last year said.

January 15, 2026
Merz’s Latest Attempt To Look Tough on Migration Bound to Fall Flat

Merz’s Latest Attempt To Look Tough on Migration Bound to Fall Flat

Commentators say that a new appointment is intended only to “distract from the truth.”

January 15, 2026
Digital ID Plans ‘Scrapped,’ But UK Campaigners Must Remain Vigilant

Digital ID Plans ‘Scrapped,’ But UK Campaigners Must Remain Vigilant

The government has itself poured cold water on suggestions this form of identification is dead and buried.

January 14, 2026