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.
After Weekend Assault, Flemish Right-wing Politician Again Threatened with Violence

After Weekend Assault, Flemish Right-wing Politician Again Threatened with Violence

Little respite is given to Filip Dewinter. For the Flemish nationalist, speaking on taboo subjects—such as the ‘Great Replacement’—means resisting an onslaught of would-be censors.

October 28, 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 27, 2022
UK: Left Unopposed, Rishi Sunak Claims the Premiership

UK: Left Unopposed, Rishi Sunak Claims the Premiership

The smooth and unassuming Sunak is nothing if not a product of the globalist ethos. It is to be expected, then, that he will lead and fashion a Tory party that will—as it has done for some time now—compromise on key conservative issues. 

October 25, 2022
UK PM Race: Rishi Sunak Frontrunner, Boris Johnson Bows Out

UK PM Race: Rishi Sunak Frontrunner, Boris Johnson Bows Out

After Johnson’s bow out, Penny Mordaunt will be attempting to woo his backers. It is only when she sails past the 100-mark by Monday, 2 p.m., that she can go head to head with Sunak.

October 24, 2022
Austria: Ex-Chancellor Kurz Named as Active Participant in Corruption Scandal 

Austria: Ex-Chancellor Kurz Named as Active Participant in Corruption Scandal 

Last year’s allegations that Kurz—once considered the golden boy of the European Right—and his inner circle bribed a media outlet to manipulate opinion polls, had rocked Austrian politics.

October 24, 2022
UK PM Race: Penny Mordaunt First to Throw Hat in the Ring

UK PM Race: Penny Mordaunt First to Throw Hat in the Ring

While ex-chancellor Rishi Sunak and former PM Boris Johnson thus far have not announced a run, they are already leading the pack, having received the backing of quite a number of Tory MPs.

October 22, 2022
UK: Curtains for Truss

UK: Curtains for Truss

Names of candidates to replace Truss are already floating about. These include former rival Rishi Sunak, House of Commons leader Penny Mordaunt, and even former PM Boris Johnson.

October 20, 2022
U.K.: New Finance Minister Props Up Beleaguered Truss Amid Policy Reversal

U.K.: New Finance Minister Props Up Beleaguered Truss Amid Policy Reversal

Jeremy Hunt’s proposed tax scheme could easily have been hatched by a Labour government.

October 18, 2022
NATO Eyes Upgrade of Its Air Defence

NATO Eyes Upgrade of Its Air Defence

The ‘European Sky Shield Initiative’ is the brainchild of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who called it a “security gain for all of Europe.”

October 16, 2022
French Diplomatic Mission to Algeria Strikes Conciliatory Note

French Diplomatic Mission to Algeria Strikes Conciliatory Note

While the signing of 11 bilateral agreements is a feather in French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne’s cap, the issue of securing more gas from Africa’s top exporter remains largely untouched.

October 15, 2022
UK’s Truss Announces Policy U-Turn Amid Crisis

UK’s Truss Announces Policy U-Turn Amid Crisis

In response to questions, an automaton-like Truss kept on reiterating her desire for high growth. Her party, let alone the nation, is unlikely to take heart from its Prime Minister’s latest performance.

October 15, 2022
Russia Avenges Crimea Bridge Attack with Missiles Blasts Across Ukraine

Russia Avenges Crimea Bridge Attack with Missiles Blasts Across Ukraine

Russia’s retaliation marks a new phase in the now almost eight-month-long war in Ukraine. The Kremlin, it would appear, has expanded its list of valid military targets.

October 11, 2022