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.
Ahead of Elections, Italian Center-Left Coalition Splinters

Ahead of Elections, Italian Center-Left Coalition Splinters

Her confidence buoyed even more by the Left’s rupturing, Fratelli d’Italia’s Meloni mockingly referred to it as a “new twist in the soap opera.”

August 10, 2022
Netherlands: More Farmer Protests After Talks Flounder

Netherlands: More Farmer Protests After Talks Flounder

The Dutch government wants nitrogen emissions being halved by 2030. The farmers’ organizations want lower targets for agriculture, as well as a later deadline.

August 7, 2022
U.S. Senate Greenlights Finland and Sweden’s Entrance to NATO

U.S. Senate Greenlights Finland and Sweden’s Entrance to NATO

With the U.S.’ thumbs up, 22 NATO members have now given their approval. Should all 30 members ratify before the end of the year, the military alliance would have achieved one of its most significant—and quickly executed—expansions.

August 7, 2022
After the Dutch Farmers, Canada’s Are Targeted Next

After the Dutch Farmers, Canada’s Are Targeted Next

The divergence in vision between the regional farming authorities and Trudeau’s federal government could not be starker.

August 5, 2022
Germany’s Coalition Government Tussles over Nuclear Power

Germany’s Coalition Government Tussles over Nuclear Power

With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine putting the security of gas supplies at risk, the situation has changed. Calls are now being made for the country’s three largest power stations, including the one in Bavaria, to remain open.

August 2, 2022
Spain: PM Calls for Necktie Sacrifice to Conserve Energy

Spain: PM Calls for Necktie Sacrifice to Conserve Energy

It is unclear if Sánchez wants to turn his anti-tie appeal into a nation-wide campaign, and whether Spaniards will be asked to forego other energy-depleting lifestyle choices.

Cuba to Hold Critical Vote on Same-Sex Marriage

Cuba to Hold Critical Vote on Same-Sex Marriage

With about 60% of the population identifying as Catholic, the Family Code’s promoters could well have a battle on their hands.

Russia’s Charm Offensive in Africa Concludes

Russia’s Charm Offensive in Africa Concludes

Emboldened by many African countries’ refusal to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Moscow is seizing its chance.

Vatican Obstructs German Church’s ‘Synodal Path’

Vatican Obstructs German Church’s ‘Synodal Path’

Members of this ‘Synodal Path,’ a group made up of equal numbers of German bishops and lay Catholics, have called for allowing priests to be married, women to become deacons, and same-sex couples to receive the Church’s blessing.

Heatwave Scorches Europe’s South, Plagues North

Heatwave Scorches Europe’s South, Plagues North

The extreme heat presently gripping Europe has caused a multitude of fires on the continent.

Crimea Attack Would Trigger ‘Judgement Day’

Crimea Attack Would Trigger ‘Judgement Day’

Medvedev’s latest threat comes one day after an official at Ukrainian military intelligence suggested using HIMARS missiles against Crimea.

Japan On Road to Remilitarisation

Japan On Road to Remilitarisation

The Japanese are famously split over the issue, which conjures up fears of an ultra-nationalist (if not imperialist) element rearing its head again—and gaining entrance to real power.