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.
Italy’s Government Teeters Amidst Coalition Disunity

Italy’s Government Teeters Amidst Coalition Disunity

In a statement, Prime Minister Mario Draghi said that “the national unity coalition that backed this government no longer exists.”

Belgium: Vlaams Belang Wants Flemish Independence Now

Belgium: Vlaams Belang Wants Flemish Independence Now

Brushing off the notion of a confederalist model, as proposed by his N-VA counterpart Bart de Wever, chairman Van Grieken said that “confederalism is a lie,” and “the least realistic option of all.”

Pope Criticized Over Hong Kong

Pope Criticized Over Hong Kong

Pope Francis, in his attempt at perfecting the art of the deal, might soon learn that endless compromise with Beijing will guarantee Catholicism’s demise. 

NATO 2.0 Appoints New General to Europe

NATO 2.0 Appoints New General to Europe

Plunged in what looks to be a new cold war, NATO has been making a flurry of manoeuvres, of which the general’s appointment is only the latest.

Slovakia Wants to Mute Visegrád Foreign Policy

Slovakia Wants to Mute Visegrád Foreign Policy

In the wake of the war in Ukraine, internal division within the Visegrád group is at an all-time high. The upcoming Slovakian presidency hopes to shift attention away from foreign politics to economic and cultural collaboration.

$750 Billion Towards Ukraine’s Recovery

$750 Billion Towards Ukraine’s Recovery

While Kyiv wants frozen Russian assets to go towards rebuilding its war-torn nation, the thorny issue of its legality remains.

Dutch Farmers Subdued but Still Defiant

Dutch Farmers Subdued but Still Defiant

Monday’s protest, during which a policeman fired two shots at a tractor, marks the latest escalation in an ongoing contest of wills.

Iran: Nuclear Deal Talks Stall as Country Applies for BRICS Membership

Iran: Nuclear Deal Talks Stall as Country Applies for BRICS Membership

A U.S. State Department official expressed disappointment, saying that “Iran has, yet again, failed to respond positively to the EU’s initiative and … no progress was made.”

Northern Ireland: Police Drop Investigation of Comedian over Joke

Northern Ireland: Police Drop Investigation of Comedian over Joke

While some—the comedian in question included—might want to brush it off as a humorous episode, how it reflects the current state of free speech in the UK is decidedly not funny.

G7 Concludes: Struggling to Keep Apace in a New World Order

G7 Concludes: Struggling to Keep Apace in a New World Order

After the war in Ukraine started, G7 leaders have been fixated on getting oil and gas from anywhere but Russia. This might prove more trying than expected.

G7 Summit, Day 1: Price Caps on Russian Oil, Ban on its Gold 

G7 Summit, Day 1: Price Caps on Russian Oil, Ban on its Gold 

The club of wealthy nations comprising Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the U.S. took the opportunity to renew their vow of standing with Ukraine on all fronts “for as long as it takes.”

Trans Swimmers Who Went Through Male Puberty Barred from Women’s Elite Competitions

Trans Swimmers Who Went Through Male Puberty Barred from Women’s Elite Competitions

Noting the ongoing concern about female athletes being edged out by their transgender peers, FINA President Husain Al-Musallam said that “we have to protect the rights of our athletes to compete, but we also have to protect competitive fairness at our events, especially the women’s category at FINA competitions.”