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.
Erdogan’s Quid Pro Quo: NATO-Aspirant Sweden Will Bolster Anti-Terrorism Efforts

Erdogan’s Quid Pro Quo: NATO-Aspirant Sweden Will Bolster Anti-Terrorism Efforts

Before ratifying Sweden’s NATO bid, Erdoğan wants to see “concrete steps” first. For Sweden, that means coming down hard on Kurdish groups Turkey deems terrorist in nature, as well as extraditing persons wanted by Ankara.

November 11, 2022
EC President: Delay on Gas Price Cap is Unacceptable

EC President: Delay on Gas Price Cap is Unacceptable

Charles Michel is growing increasingly impatient with Ursula von der Leyen’s failure to come up with measures to blunt the pain of high energy costs inflicted on EU citizens and companies.

November 11, 2022
A Matter of Death: Flemish Primitives Grapple with Mortality in Bruges Exhibit

A Matter of Death: Flemish Primitives Grapple with Mortality in Bruges Exhibit

“Face to Face with Death. Hugo van der Goes, Old Masters, New Looks” at Sint-Janshospitaal in Bruges is open for visitors until February 5th, 2023.

November 7, 2022
Germany’s Olaf Scholz Deepens Economic Ties During China Visit

Germany’s Olaf Scholz Deepens Economic Ties During China Visit

Politicians criticise Scholz for seeking a closer relationship with China. In a repeat of its mistake with Russia, Germany could become overly dependent on the economic giant, they warn. 

November 7, 2022
EU China Critics Make Taiwan Visit

EU China Critics Make Taiwan Visit

To dissuade Beijing, the U.S. has struck a deal with Australia to host more of its B-52 bombers, which can carry nuclear as well as conventional weapons.

November 5, 2022
YouTube Competitor Pulls Plug on France Over Government Demands

YouTube Competitor Pulls Plug on France Over Government Demands

A tweet from Rumble’s own Twitter account noted that acceding to the French government’s demand would go against Rumble’s mission to “restore a free and open internet.”

November 5, 2022
Russia Back on Board with Black Sea Grain Deal

Russia Back on Board with Black Sea Grain Deal

In spite of Russia’s reneging on its commitment to protecting the corridor, Turkey, the UN, and Ukraine continued operations on Monday and Tuesday, keeping Russia abreast of them.

November 3, 2022
Brazilian Elections: Leftist da Silva Retakes Presidency After Close Race

Brazilian Elections: Leftist da Silva Retakes Presidency After Close Race

The elections had been extremely volatile, as Da Silva’s socialist and Bolsonaro’s nationalist visions duked it out. One has, for now, gained momentum.

October 31, 2022
€3 Million in Flemish Taxpayer’s Money Poured into War on ‘Disinformation’

€3 Million in Flemish Taxpayer’s Money Poured into War on ‘Disinformation’

To Chris Janssens of Vlaams Belang, the disinformation campaign targets “right-wing opinions” for fact-checking, while “left-wing opinions would be given free rein.”

October 31, 2022
U.S. Tax Dollars Used to Add ‘Sparkle’ to Ecuadorian Drag Shows

U.S. Tax Dollars Used to Add ‘Sparkle’ to Ecuadorian Drag Shows

A former member of Ecuador’s National Assembly noted that “it seems to be an attack against the values of the great majority of Ecuadorians, and that the U.S. is practicing a ‘diplomacy of gender ideology.’”

October 30, 2022
Belgian Foreign Minister Refuses to Retract China ‘Potential Enemy’ Interview

Belgian Foreign Minister Refuses to Retract China ‘Potential Enemy’ Interview

The diplomatic incident is a perfect microcosm of the growing unease European nations feel over China’s considerable investments in their ports and other critical infrastructure.

October 29, 2022
Elon Musk Completes Twitter Takeover

Elon Musk Completes Twitter Takeover

“The bird is freed,” the new CEO wrote on the platform he had freshly acquired, thereby succinctly revealing both his stance on the company as he found it and his plans for it.

October 28, 2022