Everything you need to know about Brussels’ most controversial conference

Far-right leaders from across Europe will gather in Brussels today for the National Conservatism Conference after the event was interrupted by the police on Tuesday following a shut-down order by the socialist mayor of Saint Josse.

Natcon has evolved into a powerhouse event, drawing significant attention and hundreds of thousands of euros in funding. As controversial conservative ideologies gain traction, let’s look at how this conference intersects with the future of the European Union. 

We talked to Max Griera, Euractiv’s politics reporter who has been covering the event.