Thomas O’Reilly is an Irish journalist working for The European Conservative in Brussels. He has an educational background in chemical sciences and journalism.
Meloni’s Albania Migrant Centre Set To Open in August

Meloni’s Albania Migrant Centre Set To Open in August

Outsourced asylum processing centres could receive up to 36,000 migrants per year.

June 6, 2024
German Politicians Call for Knife Ban in Public Places

German Politicians Call for Knife Ban in Public Places

Following an Islamist stabbing spree, German elites talk about tackling weapons rather than the extremists who carry them.

June 6, 2024
“Put Your Helmet On and Go to Ukraine”: Salvini Scoffs at Macron’s Hawkishness

“Put Your Helmet On and Go to Ukraine”: Salvini Scoffs at Macron’s Hawkishness

The Italian Deputy PM was responding to French moves to put boots on the ground in Ukraine.

June 5, 2024
Media Smears Fail To Deflate Farmers at Brussels Rally

Media Smears Fail To Deflate Farmers at Brussels Rally

“With the world on the brink of a world war, farming is more important than ever,” a Dutch farm leader said.

June 4, 2024
EU24: Cypriot Nationalists Learn From Meloni Roadmap Amid Fresh Migration Crisis

EU24: Cypriot Nationalists Learn From Meloni Roadmap Amid Fresh Migration Crisis

A reformed spinoff of Greece’s Golden Dawn party is polling high on promises to remove refugees from the island.

June 3, 2024
Germany: Transgender Refugee Arrested for Killing Syrian Guard at Asylum Center

Germany: Transgender Refugee Arrested for Killing Syrian Guard at Asylum Center

The South African man who identifies as a woman was arrested at a nearby market after complaining to police about ‘transphobic’ language.

May 31, 2024
Sweden: Iran Uses Criminal Gangs To Carry Out Terror Attacks

Sweden: Iran Uses Criminal Gangs To Carry Out Terror Attacks

Rival crime networks recruited by Tehran, Swedish and Israeli security services say.

May 31, 2024
Brussels Takes Censorship Campaign Stateside in California Big Tech Tour

Brussels Takes Censorship Campaign Stateside in California Big Tech Tour

Other EU efforts to control narrative include ‘hybrid rapid response teams’ ready to counter unwanted campaigns and ‘hybrid threats’ in member states.

May 30, 2024
‘Russiagate’: Police Raids on EU Parliament “Linked to AfD Election Success”

‘Russiagate’: Police Raids on EU Parliament “Linked to AfD Election Success”

Parliamentary assistant investigated for Russia ties by Brussels authorities

May 29, 2024
EU Commission Chief’s Online Ads Breached EU Transparency Rules

EU Commission Chief’s Online Ads Breached EU Transparency Rules

The ads were seen tens of millions of times but did not disclose they were funded by von der Leyen’s campaign or her party.

May 29, 2024
Germany Naturalizes Highest Number of Citizens in 25 Years

Germany Naturalizes Highest Number of Citizens in 25 Years

Over 200,000 immigrants were granted citizenship in 2023, making even Angela Merkel’s CDU question the country’s migration policies.

May 28, 2024
UK: ‘Unserious’ Tory National Service Proposal Falls Flat

UK: ‘Unserious’ Tory National Service Proposal Falls Flat

After 14 years in power, Britain’s ruling Conservative Party is turning to cliched rhetoric in what is likely its final weeks in office.

May 27, 2024