Thomas O'Reilly

Thomas O’Reilly is an Irish journalist working for The European Conservative in Brussels. He has an educational background in chemical sciences and journalism.
EU Cash Grab Likely As Belgian Council Presidency Begins

EU Cash Grab Likely As Belgian Council Presidency Begins

Ahead of the European elections, Belgium is pushing a tough federalist line.

January 3, 2024
German Liberals Close To Pulling Plug on Government Coalition

German Liberals Close To Pulling Plug on Government Coalition

An FDP membership poll barely came out on the side of remaining in the traffic light coalition.

January 2, 2024
Red Sea Maritime Alliance Aims To Counter Houthi Threat

Red Sea Maritime Alliance Aims To Counter Houthi Threat

Several nations hesitant to put naval forces under U.S. control

December 28, 2023
Polish State TV To Be Liquidated as President Threatens To Veto Budget

Polish State TV To Be Liquidated as President Threatens To Veto Budget

Poland faces political turmoil following the aggressive takeover of state media by Tusk government

December 28, 2023
Breaking: Standoff at Polish State TV After Purge of Conservatives

Breaking: Standoff at Polish State TV After Purge of Conservatives

Heavy police presence at TVP headquarters as PiS officials protest mass firings at state broadcaster.

December 20, 2023
Germany Has 5-8 Years to Get Military into Shape, Defence Minister Warns

Germany Has 5-8 Years to Get Military into Shape, Defence Minister Warns

Official says Berlin may need to return to military conscription to prepare for Russian expansionism

December 20, 2023
Attempted Brussels Firebombing Linked to Congo’s Elections

Attempted Brussels Firebombing Linked to Congo’s Elections

A pro-government singer’s show in Brussels was attacked ahead of the Congolese election.

December 18, 2023
Farmers Across Germany Protest Diesel Tax Break Cuts

Farmers Across Germany Protest Diesel Tax Break Cuts

“Too much is too much!”: German Farmers’ Association warns that this is “only the beginning” of their opposition to the diesel austerity.

December 18, 2023
EU Parliament Passes Health Data Legislation

EU Parliament Passes Health Data Legislation

Brussels’ attempts to consolidate the flow of health data are raising concerns about ‘medical totalitarianism’ as MEPs warn against sacrificing patient privacy for profit.

December 17, 2023
EU Parenthood Certificate Decision Set To Transform European Surrogacy Laws

EU Parenthood Certificate Decision Set To Transform European Surrogacy Laws

Backed by a majority of MEPs in Strasbourg Thursday, the legislation could steamroll the opposition to surrogacy of member states.

December 16, 2023
Suspected Hamas Terrorists Arrested Across Western Europe

Suspected Hamas Terrorists Arrested Across Western Europe

Three suspected Hamas militants were caught moving arms in Berlin, while separate arrests occurred in Denmark and the Netherlands.

December 15, 2023
Poland to Fast-Track Gay Marriage?

Poland to Fast-Track Gay Marriage?

The ECHR has begun chipping away at Poland’s conservative legislation while Tusk fills his cabinet with hard left radicals.

December 15, 2023