Thomas O’Reilly is an Irish journalist working for The European Conservative in Brussels. He has an educational background in chemical sciences and journalism.
Revealed: Leftists Plan EU-Wide History Curriculum

Revealed: Leftists Plan EU-Wide History Curriculum

Communist allegedly shaped education report framing European history as racist and imperialist.

January 23, 2024
U.S. Border Crackdown Could Shift Latin American Migrants to Europe

U.S. Border Crackdown Could Shift Latin American Migrants to Europe

A second Trump presidency could put extra pressure on asylum routes through Spain, a report claims.

January 23, 2024
Despite Nods to Populists, EU Centre-Right Bloc Promotes Federalist Future in 2024

Despite Nods to Populists, EU Centre-Right Bloc Promotes Federalist Future in 2024

A leaked draft manifesto has the EU’s largest parliamentary faction calling for centralised foreign policy and removal of states’ veto rights.

January 22, 2024
German Truckers Join Farmer Revolt Against Green Cuts and Net Zero Taxes

German Truckers Join Farmer Revolt Against Green Cuts and Net Zero Taxes

“Eruption” of protests planned amid winter of unrest, with truckers backing angry farmers.

January 19, 2024
MEPs threaten To Sue EU for Giving Hungary Its Own Money

MEPs threaten To Sue EU for Giving Hungary Its Own Money

Billions in owed funding secured by the Orbán government, prompting another round of Hungary-bashing in the European Parliament

January 19, 2024
Word Police: Flemish MEP Investigated for Calling EU Migration Policy ‘Repopulation’

Word Police: Flemish MEP Investigated for Calling EU Migration Policy ‘Repopulation’

“You can’t silence the truth with punishments, prohibitions and intimidation!” Tom Vandendriessche said in response to the allegations of parliamentary misconduct.

January 18, 2024
Conservative MEPs Rebel Against Moves to Strip Hungary’s Voting Rights

Conservative MEPs Rebel Against Moves to Strip Hungary’s Voting Rights

One lawmaker asked “which country will be next” if the Commission gets its way.

January 17, 2024
Germany: Farmer Protests Paused As Talks Begin

Germany: Farmer Protests Paused As Talks Begin

If the government doesn’t change course on subsidy cuts, farmers’ protests may resume, spokesman said on Wednesday,

January 17, 2024
German Parliament May Strip Leading AfD Politician of Right To Vote

German Parliament May Strip Leading AfD Politician of Right To Vote

Germany may set a legal landmark by removing the basic civil rights from a leading member of the populist party.

January 17, 2024
“Get Out”—German Finance Minister Heckled by Protesting Farmers

“Get Out”—German Finance Minister Heckled by Protesting Farmers

Reaction to planned Net Zero austerity puts the country’s ruling green-left coalition under more pressure.

January 15, 2024
Red Sea Confrontation Forces Tesla Shutdown in Germany

Red Sea Confrontation Forces Tesla Shutdown in Germany

Houthi piracy starts piling pressure on European supply chains.

January 15, 2024
German Farmers Warn Government: “No Scope” for Any More Cuts

German Farmers Warn Government: “No Scope” for Any More Cuts

No signs of compromise in battle against elite’s Net Zero targets, with more protests planned for next week.

January 12, 2024