Thomas O’Reilly is an Irish journalist working for The European Conservative in Brussels. He has an educational background in chemical sciences and journalism.
France: Proposed Immigration Bill Opposed by Left and Right

France: Proposed Immigration Bill Opposed by Left and Right

Plans to reform the deportation process and open the pathway of regularisation to illegal immigration are likely to be opposed by the French Right and Left.

February 2, 2023
Meloni Discusses Key Issues With Michel Ahead of European Council Meeting

Meloni Discusses Key Issues With Michel Ahead of European Council Meeting

Both leaders discussed the EU’s response to recently announced American subsidies with Michel praising Italy’s role in protecting Europe’s southern frontier.

February 2, 2023
Czech President-Elect Breaks Protocol With Call to Taiwanese President

Czech President-Elect Breaks Protocol With Call to Taiwanese President

After taking a distinctly anti-China foreign policy stance during his campaign, Czech President-elect Petr Pavel has angered Beijing after becoming the first EU leader to acknowledge Taiwan’s legitimacy by direct communication with its president.

February 1, 2023
Islamist Conference in France Cancelled Again

Islamist Conference in France Cancelled Again

The mayor of Echirolles issued the decree citing Salafist links of the organisers. The ban comes following vocal opposition from student activists and the French Right.

February 1, 2023
Eni Signs $8 Billion Gas Deal With Libya Following Meloni Visit

Eni Signs $8 Billion Gas Deal With Libya Following Meloni Visit

Libya became the latest North African country to sign a gas deal with Italy as Meloni continues the diplomatic blitz of the region discussing energy security and migration.

February 1, 2023
Whitewashing Operation by Azerbaijani Media Exposed in Brussels

Whitewashing Operation by Azerbaijani Media Exposed in Brussels

The spin operation was uncovered when it was revealed that an intermediary PR firm being paid by the Azeri government had coaxed an Australian academic to sign his name to a misleading piece about the blockade of the Lachin Corridor.

January 29, 2023
Spain: Illegal Immigrant Kills Clergyman During Attack on Churches

Spain: Illegal Immigrant Kills Clergyman During Attack on Churches

Spanish police issued a statement saying that the incident is being treated as a terrorist attack.

January 26, 2023
Greek Opposition Objects to U.S. Jet Sales to Turkey

Greek Opposition Objects to U.S. Jet Sales to Turkey

The proposed deal to sell Turkey $20 billion worth of F-16 fighter jets is facing strong opposition from Greek politicians as U.S. lawmakers veto the sale.

January 20, 2023
Qatargate: Morocco Increasingly Implicated as Italian ex-MEP Signs Plea Deal

Qatargate: Morocco Increasingly Implicated as Italian ex-MEP Signs Plea Deal

The Qatargate scandal is set to expand to Morocco and elsewhere, as an alleged ex-MEP ringleader makes a plea deal with Belgian authorities.

January 20, 2023