Thomas O’Reilly is an Irish journalist working for The European Conservative in Brussels. He has an educational background in chemical sciences and journalism.
Farmers Plan Brussels Showdown on June 4th

Farmers Plan Brussels Showdown on June 4th

Europe’s farmers to make final appeal for survival of their industry before EU elections.

May 27, 2024
Opportunities for Realignment on the Right After EU Elections?

Opportunities for Realignment on the Right After EU Elections?

Potential new nationalist party group could pave way for ID to cooperate with ECR.

May 24, 2024
‘Revolving Doors’ Between EU Commission Staff and Corporations Prompts a New Probe

‘Revolving Doors’ Between EU Commission Staff and Corporations Prompts a New Probe

The porous barrier between the private sector and the EU previously came under scrutiny in the aftermath of the Qatargate scandal.

May 24, 2024
Dutch Coalition and Meloni Alliance Haunt Progressives at EU Commission Debate

Dutch Coalition and Meloni Alliance Haunt Progressives at EU Commission Debate

Despite their exclusion from the platform in Brussels, populists—and whether to cooperate with them —divided opinion among Commission candidates.

May 24, 2024
Finland’s Centre-Right Alliance: A Blueprint for European Parliament Collaboration?

Finland’s Centre-Right Alliance: A Blueprint for European Parliament Collaboration?

Finnish EPP member open to collaboration with others who are pro-EU, pro-Ukraine, and pro-rule of law

May 21, 2024
Italy: Two Lega Activists Hospitalised After Brutal Attack

Italy: Two Lega Activists Hospitalised After Brutal Attack

Despite fear mongering about ‘right-wing extremism,’ populists are the ones becoming targets of political violence.

May 20, 2024
VIVA 24: Madrid Conference Shows Beginnings of Unified European Right

VIVA 24: Madrid Conference Shows Beginnings of Unified European Right

Euro-populists led by VOX brought coherence to the right-wing agenda ahead of June’s European elections.

May 20, 2024
“Controlling the Narrative”: Free Speech Under Fire

“Controlling the Narrative”: Free Speech Under Fire

EU hate speech laws are a way to “patronise minorities and protect the elite,” professor said.

May 16, 2024
Ireland and Ukraine at Odds Over Refugee Welfare Cuts

Ireland and Ukraine at Odds Over Refugee Welfare Cuts

Dublin plans to slash welfare payments to many of the 100,000 Ukrainians as asylum crisis becomes increasingly charged issue in Irish politics.

May 16, 2024
Brussels Couple Stabbed to Death by Illegal Migrant

Brussels Couple Stabbed to Death by Illegal Migrant

The Molenbeek victims of the double murder sheltered the homeless man in their home.

May 16, 2024
Green Ministers Hope To Sneak Through Nature Restoration Law Before New Parliament is Seated

Green Ministers Hope To Sneak Through Nature Restoration Law Before New Parliament is Seated

Germany and Ireland lead efforts to rally member states behind contentious legislation.

May 15, 2024
EU Member States Given Two Years To Approve Migration Pact After Final Brussels Vote

EU Member States Given Two Years To Approve Migration Pact After Final Brussels Vote

20 of 27 member states endorsed plan despite Poland and Hungary’s objections.

May 14, 2024