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.
Canada Moves To Delay Euthanasia Provision for the Mentally Ill

Canada Moves To Delay Euthanasia Provision for the Mentally Ill

Conservative MP Michael Cooper called for the “dangerous” provision to be “scrapped,” since “irremediability cannot be determined for mental illness.”

February 5, 2023
U.S. Cancels Beijing Visit Over ‘Spy’ Balloon, China Denies Espionage Intent

U.S. Cancels Beijing Visit Over ‘Spy’ Balloon, China Denies Espionage Intent

The postponement of Blinken’s trip means yet another delay in stabilizing Sino-U.S. relations, which were already dangerously fraught.

February 5, 2023
Ukrainian Billionaire Raided Amid Anti-Corruption Operation

Ukrainian Billionaire Raided Amid Anti-Corruption Operation

Addressing corruption remains of vital concern to Kyiv, as it seeks to prove to its western benefactors that it can be trusted with the billions in aid it has received.

February 3, 2023
Exxon Mobil’s Record Profits Spark Call for ‘Windfall’ Tax

Exxon Mobil’s Record Profits Spark Call for ‘Windfall’ Tax

Top executives at companies like ExxonMobil have condemned ‘windfall’ profit taxes as not only unlawful but counter-productive.

February 2, 2023
Scholz Adamant on Zero Fighter Planes for Ukraine

Scholz Adamant on Zero Fighter Planes for Ukraine

Fearing open war, Scholz appears to be looking for an off-ramp. Further talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin are necessary, according to the German Chancellor.

February 1, 2023
UK’s Sunak Sacks Tory Chairman Zahawi Over Tax Indiscretions

UK’s Sunak Sacks Tory Chairman Zahawi Over Tax Indiscretions

Zahawi held high positions within both Boris Johnson’s and Liz Truss’ governments, without divulging being under investigation for tax irregularities.

February 1, 2023
Retired NATO General Wins Czech Presidential Election

Retired NATO General Wins Czech Presidential Election

Following his decisive victory over Andrej Babiš, the 61-year-old Petr Pavel told supporters that “values like truth, dignity, respect and modesty have won.”

January 30, 2023
Greek Government Still Stands Following No-Confidence Vote

Greek Government Still Stands Following No-Confidence Vote

With the wiretapping scandal dealt with for now, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis can turn his attention to securing Greece’s national defense interests.

January 29, 2023
Danish Defense Minister Proposes Military Draft for Women

Danish Defense Minister Proposes Military Draft for Women

With remarkable candor, Jakob Ellemann-Jensen stated that Danish defense forces are not up to the task, and that calling up women would be “beneficial.”

January 29, 2023
Germany, U.S. Pledge Tank Support

Germany, U.S. Pledge Tank Support

Chancellor Scholz’ hesitation might have served a purpose. Not wanting to be left holding the bag should things turn sour, Scholz got the U.S. on board first.

January 26, 2023
Germany Follows U.S. in About Face: Modern Tanks for Ukraine 

Germany Follows U.S. in About Face: Modern Tanks for Ukraine 

Chancellor Scholz may have received guarantees from the U.S. that it would send its M1 Abrams tanks, which persuaded Berlin to follow suit with its Leopards.

January 25, 2023
New Zealand’s Next Prime Minister To Tackle Economy Woes

New Zealand’s Next Prime Minister To Tackle Economy Woes

Over the last few months, New Zealanders have been faced with economic hardship; next quarter, new PM Chris Hipkins must prepare for the recession to hit.

January 24, 2023