Thomas O’Reilly is an Irish journalist working for The European Conservative in Brussels. He has an educational background in chemical sciences and journalism.
Cash-For-Visas Scandal Rocks Polish Government

Cash-For-Visas Scandal Rocks Polish Government

Weeks before the election, EU and Warsaw’s liberal opposition seek to embarrass ruling Law and Justice party on migration.

September 27, 2023
Ireland To Use Terror Legislation Against Asylum Protests

Ireland To Use Terror Legislation Against Asylum Protests

Clashes between police and demonstrators fire up Irish asylum debate

September 27, 2023
Syriza Elects Pro-American Moderate As Leader

Syriza Elects Pro-American Moderate As Leader

Hardliners in party lash out as former Goldman Sachs banker takes up leadership

September 25, 2023
Brussels Backs Kosovo After Shootout with Serb Militants

Brussels Backs Kosovo After Shootout with Serb Militants

Serbian leader accused Kosovo of sparking incident that could derail Belgrade’s EU membership bid

September 25, 2023
Irish Populism Starts Stirring? Dublin Conference Airs Unease Over Hate Speech Bill

Irish Populism Starts Stirring? Dublin Conference Airs Unease Over Hate Speech Bill

The conference was an important light in a country that is fast emerging as one of the last remaining total liberal holdouts.

September 18, 2023
U.S. Backs Nuclear Power in Poland and Romania

U.S. Backs Nuclear Power in Poland and Romania

Germany is increasingly alone in its anti-nuclear stance as countries look to U.S. support for construction of next-gen nuclear reactors.

September 16, 2023
Brussels Prepares Autonomous Wartime Economy in Fear of Trump 2024 Win

Brussels Prepares Autonomous Wartime Economy in Fear of Trump 2024 Win

The federalising attitude to European defence is likely to conflict with a growing sense of anti-war populism within the Parliament.

September 15, 2023
Socialists Dictate Terms of Ethics Reforms in EU Parliament

Socialists Dictate Terms of Ethics Reforms in EU Parliament

A German MEP scolded the socialists for dictating the tempo of post-Qatargate reforms considering their heavy involvement in the scandal.

September 14, 2023
Austrian Spy Chief Withheld Intel from FPÖ During ÖVP Coalition

Austrian Spy Chief Withheld Intel from FPÖ During ÖVP Coalition

Parts of the Austrian intelligence community are lining up against the FPÖ as the party hopes to return to power in 2024.

September 14, 2023
Slovak Election Will Be Test Case for New EU Tech Rules

Slovak Election Will Be Test Case for New EU Tech Rules

EU legislation has already resulted in multiple right-wing and Russophile social media accounts being removed.

September 14, 2023
Smuggled Russian Weapons Appear in Northern Ireland

Smuggled Russian Weapons Appear in Northern Ireland

Authorities suspect weapons were to be used for an imminent plot to attack police.

September 13, 2023
EU Legislates for Sale of Embryos as Critics Decry EPP Betrayal

EU Legislates for Sale of Embryos as Critics Decry EPP Betrayal

Amendments from ID and ECR to prevent use of human foetuses for financial gain were voted down.

September 12, 2023