Thomas O’Reilly is an Irish journalist working for The European Conservative in Brussels. He has an educational background in chemical sciences and journalism.
Political Quagmire Postpones Bulgaria’s Euro Zone Entry

Political Quagmire Postpones Bulgaria’s Euro Zone Entry

Failure to meet ECB inflation expectations and lack of public support contributed to central bank’s decision.

April 22, 2024
MCC Brussels Launches Free Speech Initiative After Attempted NatCon Shutdowns

MCC Brussels Launches Free Speech Initiative After Attempted NatCon Shutdowns

“When authorities declare the right to decide who can speak, freedom for everyone is under threat,” the draft declaration said.

April 19, 2024
EU Rejects Oil Sanctions After Iranian Attacks on Israel

EU Rejects Oil Sanctions After Iranian Attacks on Israel

Brussels unwillingness to extend sanctions reflects broader European ambivalence on backing Israel following October 7 pogrom.

April 18, 2024
Assyrian Christian Bishop Stabbed in Australian Church

Assyrian Christian Bishop Stabbed in Australian Church

Assault comes on the heels of a Sydney shopping mall attack last week where six people were killed.

April 15, 2024
Germany Considers Banning Weekend Driving To Meet Climate Goals

Germany Considers Banning Weekend Driving To Meet Climate Goals

Berlin elites bicker over how to get the average citizen to bear the brunt of the green transition.

April 15, 2024
EU Commission’s Chronically Late Replies to MEPs Prompt Complaint to Ombudsman

EU Commission’s Chronically Late Replies to MEPs Prompt Complaint to Ombudsman

In addition to violating mandated time limits, the responses given to Parliament are “noticeably substandard,” MEP Rob Roos says.

April 12, 2024
EU Migration Pact Passed in Parliament—But Strong Opposition Remains

EU Migration Pact Passed in Parliament—But Strong Opposition Remains

Eurocrats want law approved by European Council before Hungary takes over presidency.

April 11, 2024
Human Rights Law Could Force European Countries To Pursue Net Zero

Human Rights Law Could Force European Countries To Pursue Net Zero

Judges say Swiss elderly women’s problems handling heat wave shows government lacking in climate efforts

April 9, 2024
Azeri Backlash Fails To Halt EU Support for Armenia

Azeri Backlash Fails To Halt EU Support for Armenia

Support for the besieged Christian nation could heighten divisions between Europe and Turkey.

April 8, 2024
Italian PM Meloni Facing Fallout of Pfizergate Investigation

Italian PM Meloni Facing Fallout of Pfizergate Investigation

Coalition partner Lega calls out premier for being too soft on Commission president for role in scandal

April 3, 2024
Georgia Anti-Woke Laws Fuel Hopes for a Future Conservative Bloc in the EU

Georgia Anti-Woke Laws Fuel Hopes for a Future Conservative Bloc in the EU

Brussels faces the paradox of accession and enlargement importing potentially rebellious conservative member states from the east.

April 3, 2024
Growing Dependency on Foreign Drones Likely As Infighting Stalls EU Development

Growing Dependency on Foreign Drones Likely As Infighting Stalls EU Development

Brussels relies on Israeli hardware— despite its routine criticisms reserved exclusively for Israel.

April 3, 2024