Thomas O’Reilly is an Irish journalist working for The European Conservative in Brussels. He has an educational background in chemical sciences and journalism.
“Protectionist” U.S. Stimulus Package Denounced by UK Trade Secretary

“Protectionist” U.S. Stimulus Package Denounced by UK Trade Secretary

Badenoch warned that the scheme would negatively affect global supply chains and confirmed that the UK would cooperate with the EU to frame a response to the Biden administration’s green subsidy plan.

February 23, 2023
The End of Germany’s Electric Dreams?

The End of Germany’s Electric Dreams?

The viability of electric vehicles has been challenged since the outbreak of war in Ukraine and a tripling of wholesale electricity prices in Germany.

February 22, 2023
EU Imposes New Sanctions on Iran

EU Imposes New Sanctions on Iran

Iranian officials responded to the fifth round of EU sanctions with reciprocal sanctions and a declaration that the European restrictions had no basis in international law.

February 22, 2023
Economic Suicide? Italy Leads Opposition to EU’s 2035 Ban on Fossil Fuel Cars

Economic Suicide? Italy Leads Opposition to EU’s 2035 Ban on Fossil Fuel Cars

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini brandished the plans as economic suicide and insinuated that EU legislators had been influenced by Chinese lobbyists.

February 21, 2023
China To Present Alternative Peace Plan For Ukraine

China To Present Alternative Peace Plan For Ukraine

China is expected to reveal its peace plan this week. Although officially neutral, there is concern that Beijing is using the conflict to divide the U.S. and Europe.

February 21, 2023
Austrian Court Dismisses FPÖ Russian Bribery Case

Austrian Court Dismisses FPÖ Russian Bribery Case

The trial was thrown out on procedural grounds, with the FPÖ rejecting accusations of bribery as baseless and defamatory.

February 19, 2023
Two More MEPs Embroiled in Qatargate Scandal

Two More MEPs Embroiled in Qatargate Scandal

Maria Arena and Alessandra Moretti have been added to the list of suspects in Qatargate. Both MEPs previously accepted junkets to Qatar.

February 18, 2023
No Sanctions Against Azerbaijan, Blockade of Lachin Corridor Continues

No Sanctions Against Azerbaijan, Blockade of Lachin Corridor Continues

Borrell does not believe that sanctions are the only method for the EU to influence the situation.

February 15, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon Resigns As Scottish Leader After Trans Rapist Scandal

Nicola Sturgeon Resigns As Scottish Leader After Trans Rapist Scandal

Sturgeon described her decision as a longtime coming and not a reaction to recent events. She said her continued leadership would jeopardise prospects for Scottish independence.

February 15, 2023
Green NGOs Suspected of Writing EU Policy Document

Green NGOs Suspected of Writing EU Policy Document

Green MEP Jutta Paulus has denied pasting the document on methane emissions regulations into the draft legal text, as MEPs look to tighten rules on lobbyists in the Parliament.

February 15, 2023
Germany to Examine Processing Asylum Applicants in North Africa

Germany to Examine Processing Asylum Applicants in North Africa

Germany received 244,000 asylum applicants in 2022, with officials now looking at plans to incentivise legal migration through schemes and transfer more of the burden to North Africa.

February 14, 2023
The Netherlands To Fully Integrate Military With Germany

The Netherlands To Fully Integrate Military With Germany

Already heavily integrated, this is the first time two European or NATO countries have combined their militaries. The move is welcomed by Eurofederalists.

February 13, 2023