Tamás Orbán

Tamás Orbán is a political journalist for europeanconservative.com, based in Brussels. Born in Transylvania, he studied history and international relations in Kolozsvár, and worked for several political research institutes in Budapest. His interests include current affairs, social movements, geopolitics, and Central European security. On Twitter, he is @TamasOrbanEC.
EU Parliament Refuses To Debate and Condemn Henry Nowak’s Murder

EU Parliament Refuses To Debate and Condemn Henry Nowak’s Murder

The ECR’s proposal was only supported by the Patriots and ESN, while every other group rejected it despite rushing to adopt a resolution on George Floyd six years ago.

June 11, 2026
50,000 Belgians Say No to EU Migration Pact

50,000 Belgians Say No to EU Migration Pact

Belgian MPs are set to approve the EU’s landmark asylum reforms despite a last-minute campaign demanding a referendum on a national opt-out.

June 11, 2026
Germans Want ‘Politician Insult’ Law Scrapped, Poll Finds

Germans Want ‘Politician Insult’ Law Scrapped, Poll Finds

Nearly 5,000 criminal cases were launched last year against everyday citizens for criticizing politicians online. Germans have had enough.

June 10, 2026
Banks, Crypto, and Russian Soldiers Targeted in Latest EU Sanctions Package

Banks, Crypto, and Russian Soldiers Targeted in Latest EU Sanctions Package

The European Commission believes that if not the previous 20, then the 21st sanction package will surely crack Russia’s economy.

June 10, 2026
Brussels Descends Into Chaos as Teachers’ Protest Is Hijacked

Brussels Descends Into Chaos as Teachers’ Protest Is Hijacked

As violence continues in the city centre, ministers are proposing measures ranging from vandalism fines to military-style boot camps for troubled youths.

June 9, 2026
Dutch Officials Warn EU Migration Pact Does Not Mean Fewer Migrants

Dutch Officials Warn EU Migration Pact Does Not Mean Fewer Migrants

The warning comes as the Netherlands struggles with a backlog of more than 50,000 asylum cases and record compensation payments for processing delays.

June 9, 2026
Hegseth Warns Europe About “Invasion” as Migration Pact Is Coming into Force

Hegseth Warns Europe About “Invasion” as Migration Pact Is Coming into Force

Since D-Day, European leaders “grew comfortable” and “forgot that freedom is not free,” the U.S. Secretary of War said in France.

June 8, 2026
EU Parliament Majority Insists on Stripping Patriots of Funding Without Evidence of Wrongdoing

EU Parliament Majority Insists on Stripping Patriots of Funding Without Evidence of Wrongdoing

A resolution adopted in the plenary calls for taking “all necessary measures” even before the investigation concludes, as the financial “witch hunt” against the Patriots group intensifies.

April 29, 2026
Czech President Calls for a “United States of Europe”

Czech President Calls for a “United States of Europe”

A federal superstate is “probably the only solution for Europe if it wants to remain relevant,” President Pavel said.

April 28, 2026
EU Online Censorship Poses “Systemic Threat” to Elections, Report Says

EU Online Censorship Poses “Systemic Threat” to Elections, Report Says

A new report claims Brussels’ expanding digital rules risk narrowing what voters can see and share—especially during election campaigns.

April 28, 2026
Brussels Caught in Budget Deadlock As Member States Face Protracting Energy Crisis

Brussels Caught in Budget Deadlock As Member States Face Protracting Energy Crisis

The European Parliament is set to endorse a record-high budget, while EU countries remain divided as time runs short on negotiations.

April 27, 2026
EU Leaders Weigh NATO-Style Security Guarantees for Ukraine

EU Leaders Weigh NATO-Style Security Guarantees for Ukraine

Apart from France and the UK, however, no major European country is keen on putting boots on the ground, as the U.S. requested.

August 20, 2025