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.
Metsola Voices Opposition to Nature Restoration Law Ahead of Crunch Vote

Metsola Voices Opposition to Nature Restoration Law Ahead of Crunch Vote

While nothing is certain, it looks like the Nature Restoration Law will be defeated Wednesday as Parliament’s President Roberta Metsola aired EPP fears that climate legislation was triggering a wave of anti-green populism in Europe.

July 11, 2023
Germany Sends 240 Troops to Australia for Anti-Chinese Military Exercises

Germany Sends 240 Troops to Australia for Anti-Chinese Military Exercises

The move sets yet another historical precedent for German foreign policy, as Berlin continues to geopolitically tightrope by placating both the United States and China regarding its future economic orientation.

July 11, 2023
Zemmour Confident Reconquête Will Join ECR Group After EU Elections

Zemmour Confident Reconquête Will Join ECR Group After EU Elections

Zemmour confirmed in an interview with the Spanish press the likelihood of Reconquête joining the ECR faction in the European Parliament in 2024.

July 11, 2023
Tunisia Begins Migrant Pushback to Libya Following Week of Clashes

Tunisia Begins Migrant Pushback to Libya Following Week of Clashes

The Tunisian city of Sfax witnessed violent attacks against migrants as authorities and vigilante groups turned against African migrants following the death of a Tunisian man.

July 10, 2023
UK-U.S. Tensions Over Cluster Bombs for Ukraine Ahead of NATO Summit

UK-U.S. Tensions Over Cluster Bombs for Ukraine Ahead of NATO Summit

Cluster bombs, Turkish objections to Swedish membership, and when and how to integrate Ukraine into the military alliance are dividing NATO leaders ahead of Tuesday’s crucial summit in Vilnius.

July 10, 2023
Slovakian Ultranationalists Eye Coalition Role Ahead of September Elections

Slovakian Ultranationalists Eye Coalition Role Ahead of September Elections

Slovakia’s social-democratic Smer party is in pole position to win the elections this September and has unsettled its EU partners with its pro-Kremlin sympathies and drift to the right, courting parties on the extreme right.

July 10, 2023
French MEP Warns of Muslim Brotherhood Trojan Horse

French MEP Warns of Muslim Brotherhood Trojan Horse

The repeated platforming of FEMYSO has been a thorn in the side of right-wing MEPs for years due to fears the youth organisations represent a Trojan horse for the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood.

July 9, 2023
“Notre Dame, We Will Not Be Silent.” Morrissey Questions Notre Dame Narrative in New Album

“Notre Dame, We Will Not Be Silent.” Morrissey Questions Notre Dame Narrative in New Album

While French authorities assure the public that the burning of Notre Dame Cathedral was accidental, many right-wing pundits continue to speculate that it was, in fact, an Islamic attack.

July 9, 2023
Bosnian Biofuel Scammers Exploit EU Subsidy Schemes

Bosnian Biofuel Scammers Exploit EU Subsidy Schemes

European authorities warn about the creation of a “biodiesel mafia,” as one Bosnian network is accused of benefiting from overly generous EU subsidy schemes, flooding Northern Europe with falsely marketed biodiesel.

July 8, 2023
Conflicting Geopolitical Concerns Hamper EU-Mercosur Talks

Conflicting Geopolitical Concerns Hamper EU-Mercosur Talks

Europe’s attempts to get its way have been complicated by the election of left-wing and Peronist governments across South America, most notably Lula da Silva’s Workers Party in Brazil and Alberto Fernández’s Justicialist Party in Argentina.

July 8, 2023
Spain Elections Threaten Catalan MEPs as EU Court Removes Immunity

Spain Elections Threaten Catalan MEPs as EU Court Removes Immunity

Storm clouds are gathering for exiled Catalan separatists as Madrid prepares to shift to the right next month and an EU Court ruling this week prepares the way for potential deportations back to Spain.

July 7, 2023
Israeli Drone Deal Tips Western Sahara Conflict in Morocco’s Favour

Israeli Drone Deal Tips Western Sahara Conflict in Morocco’s Favour

Morocco has been emboldened by a diplomatic boost after signing the Abraham Accords, complicating accusations made against Morocco of using Israeli-designed spy technology to meddle in European politics.

July 6, 2023