Javier Villamor | The European Conservative

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum (C) speaks next to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and President of the European Council António Costa, during a press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City on May 22, 2026.

More Business for Industry, More Pressure on Farming: the New EU-Mexico Deal

Javier Villamor May 26, 2026

Brussels is selling the agreement with Mexico as a strategic opportunity to diversify markets and reduce dependence on China and the United States.

Member of the Finnish Parliament Päivi Räsänen testifies during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on “Europe’s Threat to American Speech and Innovation” on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on February 4, 2026.

“I was found guilty of ‘insult’ for a publication in which I peacefully shared my Christian beliefs”—Finnish Parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen

Javier Villamor May 26, 2026

The former minister is taking her case to Strasbourg, convinced that her case is no longer simply about religion or Finland but about who decides the limits of acceptable speech in Europe.

VOX’s ‘National Preference’ Push Defeated in EU Parliament

Javier Villamor May 22, 2026

While the European Parliament rejected VOX’s proposal to introduce the principle of national preference in the allocation of EU funding, the initiative has elevated the issue to the European level.

Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz (C) shakes hands with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of an informal meeting of the European Council, in Ayia Napa on April 23, 2026.

Merz’s Shortcut for Ukraine Divides Europe (Again)

Javier Villamor May 22, 2026

The German chancellor’s proposal of a special form of ‘association’to integrate Ukraine into EU structures is received with scepticism in Brussels.

Can an MEP Have Coffee With Someone on the Right, or Is That Forbidden Too?

Javier Villamor May 22, 2026

The EPP is considering sanctioning Slovenian MEP Branko Grims for taking part in an event with Patriots, ESN and ECR.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa address a joint press conference after talks at the Chancellery in Berlin on March 30, 2026.

Syria Blocks Mass Deportations from Germany by Withholding Travel Documents

Javier Villamor May 21, 2026

More than 11,000 Syrian citizens have been ordered to leave Germany, but Damascus is not providing the documents required to carry out deportations.

Israel’s Gaza Flotilla Row Becomes a Political Headache for Netanyahu

Javier Villamor May 21, 2026

What began as another attempt to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza has turned into a diplomatic crisis.

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.

Tag: Javier Villamor

More Business for Industry, More Pressure on Farming: the New EU-Mexico Deal

“I was found guilty of ‘insult’ for a publication in which I peacefully shared my Christian beliefs”—Finnish Parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen

VOX’s ‘National Preference’ Push Defeated in EU Parliament

Merz’s Shortcut for Ukraine Divides Europe (Again)

Can an MEP Have Coffee With Someone on the Right, or Is That Forbidden Too?

Syria Blocks Mass Deportations from Germany by Withholding Travel Documents

Israel’s Gaza Flotilla Row Becomes a Political Headache for Netanyahu

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

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