Javier Villamor | The European Conservative

Frank Furedi (R) and Matthew Karnitsching at the May 20, 2026 launch of the book In Defence of Populism

Populism: A Way of Doing Politics That Is Here To Stay

Javier Villamor May 21, 2026

The launch of Hungarian-British sociologist Frank Furedi’s new book evolved into a much broader discussion about representation, elites, and the traditional political system.

Europe’s Cyber Wake-Up: Consensus on the Gap, Panic Over the Clock

Javier Villamor May 19, 2026

While the EU remains technologically dependent on third parties, AI advances at a pace institutions can barely keep up with.

A boy walks on a beach known as “the airport”, a departure point used by migrants trying to reach Europe through the Atlantic route in Mbour, on March 9, 2026.

The Great EU Migration Illusion: ‘Victory’ at the Border While Millions Pour In Legally

Javier Villamor May 18, 2026

While Frontex reports a 40% fall in detected irregular crossings at EU borders, overall immigration continues unabated, with legal pathways expanding and smuggling networks rapidly shifting to new entry points.

A woman pushes a baby stroller as she walks past electoral posters in Ronda, in Spain's southern Andalusia region, on July 17, 2023 ahead of July 23 general elections.

Andalusian Election Is a Test for Centre-Right and VOX

Javier Villamor May 15, 2026

People’s Party candidate Juanma Moreno is the favourite, but Sunday’s elections will determine whether his “Andalusian way” will maintain an absolute majority or whether he will once again depend on VOX.

Latvia’s Political Crisis Opens a Crack in Europe’s Eastern Flank

Javier Villamor May 15, 2026

The fall of Evika Siliņa’s government does not alter the strategic line toward Ukraine, but it introduces political uncertainty at a sensitive moment and creates space for patriotic Latvia First.

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) and China’s President Xi Jinping seen after Trump’s visit to Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on May 15, 2026.

Brussels Fears Trump-Xi Rare Earths Deal

Javier Villamor May 15, 2026

Europe’s main concern is not Taiwan or Iran, but a potential agreement on critical minerals and market access between China and the United States.

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb at the Prague Castle in the Czech Republic, on May 4, 2026

Finland Calls for a More European NATO Amid Russian Hybrid Threats

Javier Villamor May 13, 2026

Alexander Stubb said it is unlikely Moscow would directly test NATO’s Article 5.

Afghan women under the Taliban regime, fully covered

Brussels Turns to the Taliban To Clean Up Migration Mess It Helped Create

Javier Villamor May 12, 2026

The Commission seeking the help of the Islamist regime exposes the strategic contradictions of European foreign and migration policy.

“German Money for Spanish Welfare”: EU Fund Row Explodes

Javier Villamor May 12, 2026

German media, EU lawmakers, and taxpayer groups are demanding answers after reports claimed Spain redirected billions in post-COVID recovery funds into pensions and welfare spending.

Magyar’s U-turn Heralds a Governance Brussels Is Guaranteed To Like

Javier Villamor May 11, 2026

Péter Magyar’s arrival to power breaks with the Orbán era politically, symbolically, and strategically.

Tag: Javier Villamor

Populism: A Way of Doing Politics That Is Here To Stay

Europe’s Cyber Wake-Up: Consensus on the Gap, Panic Over the Clock

The Great EU Migration Illusion: ‘Victory’ at the Border While Millions Pour In Legally

Andalusian Election Is a Test for Centre-Right and VOX

Latvia’s Political Crisis Opens a Crack in Europe’s Eastern Flank

Brussels Fears Trump-Xi Rare Earths Deal

Finland Calls for a More European NATO Amid Russian Hybrid Threats

Brussels Turns to the Taliban To Clean Up Migration Mess It Helped Create

“German Money for Spanish Welfare”: EU Fund Row Explodes

Magyar’s U-turn Heralds a Governance Brussels Is Guaranteed To Like

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