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_.
Rutte Tells Some Hard Truths—But Is Europe Listening?

Rutte Tells Some Hard Truths—But Is Europe Listening?

The NATO chief’s remarks in Brussels drew a frosty response from European leaders, with France rejecting his claims that the continent is too weak to stand on its own.

January 27, 2026
French Lawmakers Vote in Favour of Banning Social Media for Under-15s

French Lawmakers Vote in Favour of Banning Social Media for Under-15s

Conservatives are split on the issue, with some warning against the “Nanny State,” others saying the harms are so bad they must be tackled across the board.

January 27, 2026
Deported, Then Rewarded: UK Taxpayers Fund Migrant Perks

Deported, Then Rewarded: UK Taxpayers Fund Migrant Perks

A £1.8 million Home Office scheme will offer housing, mental health support and employment help to migrants after their removal from Britain.

January 26, 2026
Nearly 1,000 Migrants Missing—and German Officials Say It’s ‘Typical’

Nearly 1,000 Migrants Missing—and German Officials Say It’s ‘Typical’

The Green-led ministry in Rhineland-Palatinate has sought to normalise large numbers of unexplained absences from the asylum system.

January 26, 2026
Deadly ICE Shooting Triggers Protests and Renews Border Control Debate

Deadly ICE Shooting Triggers Protests and Renews Border Control Debate

Trump insists that recent “chaos” is a result of Democrats refusing to work with migration officials.

January 26, 2026
European Leaders Snub Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

European Leaders Snub Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

Concerns have been raised over the Board’s broadening scope and the possible involvement of Vladimir Putin.

January 22, 2026
European Establishment Fuming About Latest Mercosur Delay

European Establishment Fuming About Latest Mercosur Delay

Officials give off the sense that they fear the agreement could still be totally foiled.

January 22, 2026
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