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.
MEPs Wrangle Over Commission’s Nature Restoration Law

MEPs Wrangle Over Commission’s Nature Restoration Law

With concern about Europe’s farmers, Flemish MEP Tom Vandenkendelaere urged the Commission “to go do your homework again.”

Pakistan Enters Violent Second Day of Protests

Pakistan Enters Violent Second Day of Protests

The country-wide protests were triggered by former PM Imran Khan’s arrest which, his supporters claim, was politically motivated.

Spate of Knife Attacks Hits Vienna

Spate of Knife Attacks Hits Vienna

Vienna’s Freedom Party (FPÖ) leader Dominik Nepp said that the “cycle of violence is apparently spinning faster and faster,” and has called for a security summit.

Arab League Normalises Ties With Assad’s Syria

Arab League Normalises Ties With Assad’s Syria

For Washington, which has tried to oust President Assad since 2011, the development constitutes yet another foreign policy failure in the region.

Russian Aggression Above the Black Sea

Russian Aggression Above the Black Sea

While Romanian and Spanish aircraft were placed on “pre-alert” by NATO as last Friday’s incident unfolded, an intervention was not deemed necessary.

“God Save the King”: King Charles III Officially Crowned

“God Save the King”: King Charles III Officially Crowned

Despite worries that the coronation ceremony would be riddled with modernist innovations, it proved remarkably in keeping with tradition.

Terrorist Plot Foiled: Belgian Police Detain 7 Suspects

Terrorist Plot Foiled: Belgian Police Detain 7 Suspects

The raids on the alleged Islamic State sympathizers come mere weeks after intelligence agencies warned that a resurgent IS is plotting attacks in the West.

‘ASAP’: EU To Bolster Ammo-Strapped Ukraine Through €3 Billion Investment

‘ASAP’: EU To Bolster Ammo-Strapped Ukraine Through €3 Billion Investment

Europe’s defense industry is to make the switch to “war economy mode,” Commissioner for the EU’s internal market, Thierry Breton, had remarked.

Russia Accuses Ukraine of Kremlin Drone Attack

Russia Accuses Ukraine of Kremlin Drone Attack

Moscow has claimed that a drone attack at the Kremlin last night was an attempt on Vladimir Putin’s life.

Flanders To Suspend Recognition Status for Three ‘Diyanet’ Mosques

Flanders To Suspend Recognition Status for Three ‘Diyanet’ Mosques

All twelve Diyanet mosques were found to be in breach of an anti-foreign interference decree, which was intended to prevent meddling by the Turkish state.

Ireland Set To Pass Far-Reaching Hate Speech Laws

Ireland Set To Pass Far-Reaching Hate Speech Laws

Barely covered by Irish media, news about the bill soon reached the likes of Twitter’s Elon Musk and Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson, who promptly slammed it.

UN: Over 33,000 Have Fled Violence in Sudan

UN: Over 33,000 Have Fled Violence in Sudan

In light of the worsening maelstrom as two factions vie for power, western governments have gradually been getting their citizens out.