Tristan Vanheuckelom is a Belgian journalist, a book and film reviewer for various Dutch-language publications, and a writer for The European Conservative. His other interests include history, political science, and theology.
Meet The Netherlands’ Iron Lady

Meet The Netherlands’ Iron Lady

Bullish PVV politician Marjolein Faber―the confirmed candidate-minister for Asylum and Migration―is facing a campaign to turn her into a pariah.

Hunter Biden Found Guilty on All Gun Charges

Hunter Biden Found Guilty on All Gun Charges

President’s son likely to evade prison, and instead face hefty fine.

Wilders’ Party in Charge of Migration in New Dutch Cabinet

Wilders’ Party in Charge of Migration in New Dutch Cabinet

“We’ve sorted it out! Agreement on everything! A new cabinet,” Wilders wrote on X. 

Finland Considers Tough New Border Law Amid Tensions With Russia

Finland Considers Tough New Border Law Amid Tensions With Russia

Lawmakers accuse Russia of encouraging a huge influx of migrants across the 1,340 km border last year.

Belgian National Elections: Flemish Nationalist Parties Reign Supreme 

Belgian National Elections: Flemish Nationalist Parties Reign Supreme 

The nationalist NV-A now has a clear mandate to lead government formation talks.

Elections: The End of Belgium?

Elections: The End of Belgium?

Vlaams Belang, now topping the polls among Dutch-speaking voters by a large margin, has set Flemish independence on the agenda.

Drag Queen Given Center Stage on Polish Public TV

Drag Queen Given Center Stage on Polish Public TV

After the purge of conservatives from state-funded media, changes in programming reflect the agenda of the new progressive regime.

Portugal: New Government Tightens Immigration Rules

Portugal: New Government Tightens Immigration Rules

Tougher control of legal labor migration is not enough, surging populist party Chega’s leader says.

AfD Candidate Stabbed in Abdomen After Confronting Election Poster Vandals

AfD Candidate Stabbed in Abdomen After Confronting Election Poster Vandals

This was the second politically motivated knife attack against right-wing figures in Mannheim in less than a week.

Meta Ordered To Pay Damages to Shadowbanned Flemish MEP

Meta Ordered To Pay Damages to Shadowbanned Flemish MEP

Courtroom victory for conservative demonstrates the secretive process silencing unwanted speech online.

South African Elections: After 30-Year Rule, A Humbled ANC Seeks Coalition

South African Elections: After 30-Year Rule, A Humbled ANC Seeks Coalition

The former majority party asking for ‘unity’ rings hollow when it has no choice.

On Identity and Flemishness: An Interview With <strong>John Wubbe</strong>

On Identity and Flemishness: An Interview With <strong>John Wubbe</strong>

“Even though the Flemish region might be old, the Flemish people have not yet matured politically; we have just got on to the political stage, learning to assert ourselves.”