"From Conservative Conference to Crisis: The Rise of NatCons"

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"From Conservative Conference to Crisis: The Rise of NatCons"
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A conservative conference in Brussels, featuring speakers like Nigel Farage and Viktor Orban, faced a series of challenges including police attempts to shut it down and venue evictions by local mayors. The event, organized by the Edmund Burke Foundation, highlighted the clash between conservative views and liberal norms, with speakers expressing anti-EU, anti-immigrant, and anti-liberal sentiments. Despite the disruptions, the conference continued after a court ruling overturned the ban, sparking debates about free speech and democracy.

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