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.
Four Police Injured As The Hague Rocked by Rioting Eritreans

Four Police Injured As The Hague Rocked by Rioting Eritreans

Geert Wilders questioned why “half the world is allowed here to tear down our country, fight their feuds, throw stones at police officers and set their cars on fire?”

February 19, 2024
Geert Wilders Seeks Unconventional Coalition To Form Dutch Government

Geert Wilders Seeks Unconventional Coalition To Form Dutch Government

Almost 3 months after the populist won election, the country is still in political deadlock. A freshly appointed intermediary has his work cut out for him.

February 15, 2024
Russia Puts Estonian PM on Wanted List

Russia Puts Estonian PM on Wanted List

Unintimidated, Kaja Kallas said she would continue her “strong support” for Ukraine.

February 14, 2024
Finland’s President-Elect Responds to Trump’s NATO Tough Talk

Finland’s President-Elect Responds to Trump’s NATO Tough Talk

Alexander Stubb: We in Europe must take care of our own part in NATO. Finland is “a security provider, not a security consumer.”

February 13, 2024
“Unbelievably Disappointing”: Prospective Coalition Partner Pulls Out of Dutch Negotiations

“Unbelievably Disappointing”: Prospective Coalition Partner Pulls Out of Dutch Negotiations

Geert Wilders’ ambitions for a rightist majority cabinet face serious setback.

February 7, 2024
Finland’s Reservists Leaving Military Service in Droves

Finland’s Reservists Leaving Military Service in Droves

As of Tuesday, 791 reservists had quit this month after the defense minister floated a ban on resigning from the reserve forces.

February 6, 2024
No Surprises in El Salvador as Strongman Re-Elected President

No Surprises in El Salvador as Strongman Re-Elected President

President Bukele has captured the Salvadoreans’ loyalty by cracking down on gangs in a country formerly overrun by violence.

February 5, 2024
Overcrowding in Belgian Prisons Reaches Record High

Overcrowding in Belgian Prisons Reaches Record High

Non-Belgian citizens make up 40% of the total prison population—at a cost of over €300 million to taxpayers

January 31, 2024
BBC: Don’t Hire People Who Are ‘Dismissive’ of Diversity

BBC: Don’t Hire People Who Are ‘Dismissive’ of Diversity

“The BBC is not a welcoming place for those with conservative opinions. Management talks about diversity, without embracing diversity of thought.”

January 30, 2024
Germany: Erdogan Looks To Expand Power Base Through New Party

Germany: Erdogan Looks To Expand Power Base Through New Party

High-ranking politicians denounced the Turkish president’s latest move.

January 30, 2024
“Disgraceful”: Dutch University Postpones Holocaust Education Lectures

“Disgraceful”: Dutch University Postpones Holocaust Education Lectures

Jewish advocacy groups slam antisemitic decision announced on Holocaust Memorial Day

January 29, 2024
Controversial Dutch Law Will Force Municipalities To Take In Migrants

Controversial Dutch Law Will Force Municipalities To Take In Migrants

Populist party leader Geert Wilders: We saw this coming—it’s very bad news.

January 25, 2024