Javier Villamor | The European Conservative

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.

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.

Tag: Javier Villamor

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

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

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