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.
Spanish Ministers, Once Targets of Moroccan Spyware, Forgive and Forget

Spanish Ministers, Once Targets of Moroccan Spyware, Forgive and Forget

The questionable appearance of two Spanish ministers at a reception hosted by Morocco occurred after both their phones were hacked by Moroccan intelligence.

August 6, 2023
Revealed: EU and Meloni Bypassed Germany on Tunisian Migration Deal

Revealed: EU and Meloni Bypassed Germany on Tunisian Migration Deal

Germany and some EU organisations have reacted negatively against a landmark EU pact with Tunisia they feel was signed without their consultation and shifts migration policy to the right.

August 6, 2023
Poland Rules ‘Barbie Apps’ Espionage Risk

Poland Rules ‘Barbie Apps’ Espionage Risk

“Beware of selfies with Barbie,” exhorted the Polish Ministry of Digitation as it warned against a new Barbie-themed app that monitors users contrary to GDPR law.

August 5, 2023
EU Dumps Duterte-Era Human Rights Objections To Kickstart Philippine Trade Deal

EU Dumps Duterte-Era Human Rights Objections To Kickstart Philippine Trade Deal

The EU is looking for a viable regional partner against China and sidelined previous human rights objections to kickstart free trade negotiations this week

August 4, 2023
Polish Election: PiS Softens Ukraine Stance, Fearing Konfederacja Surge

Polish Election: PiS Softens Ukraine Stance, Fearing Konfederacja Surge

Ahead of an October election, PiS is facing a right-wing insurgency over its diehard support of Ukraine, as party officials authorised their candidates to make critical statements about the Ukrainian government.

August 4, 2023
Disney Axes Atatürk Series After Armenian Lobbying

Disney Axes Atatürk Series After Armenian Lobbying

Turkish authorities launched an investigation into Disney after the network pulled a dramatisation of the life of Kemal Atatürk following lobbying by the Armenian diaspora.

August 3, 2023
Meloni and Macron at Loggerheads Over Niger Strategy

Meloni and Macron at Loggerheads Over Niger Strategy

While happy to support the Western foreign policy agenda on Ukraine and Taiwan, the Meloni administration’s anti-colonial line regarding Africa is now clashing with French strategic interests over how to respond to the Niger crisis.

August 3, 2023
Thierry Breton: The Man Who Would Be President?

Thierry Breton: The Man Who Would Be President?

The architect of the EU’s online content edict is reportedly starting his bid for the Commission’s presidency, courting centrist allies in the Parliament, disposing of rivals, and consolidating power.

August 2, 2023
Brussels Slams British Attempt At Bypassing Brexit Rules

Brussels Slams British Attempt At Bypassing Brexit Rules

The Brexit debate is set to potentially reignite over new customs arrangements set for October.

August 2, 2023
ESA Ponders European Spaceports Ahead of Budget Review

ESA Ponders European Spaceports Ahead of Budget Review

The ESA’s director warns that the continent risks being left behind as a new global space race heats up.

August 1, 2023
Syrian Bishops Plea for an End to EU Sanctions

Syrian Bishops Plea for an End to EU Sanctions

There is no end in sight for Western sanctions against Damascus as Syrian Catholic bishops warned that the current restrictions were hampering aid efforts and endangering Syrian Christians.

August 1, 2023
“Too Much Too Fast”: EU Diplomats Worry Biden Administration Dictating China Policy

“Too Much Too Fast”: EU Diplomats Worry Biden Administration Dictating China Policy

One member of von der Leyen’s staff has been fingered in particular for aping American talking points on China as the EU stumbles to form a coherent policy on de-risking from China.

July 31, 2023