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.
Sweden To Criminalize Virginity Tests as Seven Charged for ‘Honor Killing’

Sweden To Criminalize Virginity Tests as Seven Charged for ‘Honor Killing’

The proposal aims to make professionals who carry out tests or issue “virginity certificates” criminally liable for facilitating a culture of “honor crimes.”

May 8, 2025
Brussels Orders Romania: End Cheap Gas or Face EU Court

Brussels Orders Romania: End Cheap Gas or Face EU Court

Critics say EU leaders are prioritizing corporate profits over ordinary citizens’ needs.

May 8, 2025
EU Foreign Ministers to Arrive Empty-Handed in Ukraine on Victory Day

EU Foreign Ministers to Arrive Empty-Handed in Ukraine on Victory Day

Forget the € 40 billion military aid—the EU couldn’t even collect the two million artillery shells it promised to deliver as a gift while protesting Moscow’s military parade.

May 7, 2025
Metsola Threatens Commission With Lawsuit Over Fast-Tracked Rearmament Plan

Metsola Threatens Commission With Lawsuit Over Fast-Tracked Rearmament Plan

Just like the member states, now the European Parliament also knows what it feels like to get sidelined by von der Leyen.

May 7, 2025
EU ‘DOGE’ Clears First Hurdle as Patriots Secure Signatures

EU ‘DOGE’ Clears First Hurdle as Patriots Secure Signatures

The question now is whether the EU elite will be brazen enough to reject an inquiry into their own systematic corruption.

May 7, 2025
Merz Elected as Chancellor Hours After Failing First Vote

Merz Elected as Chancellor Hours After Failing First Vote

Being the first German chancellor in history who needed two rounds to be confirmed already casts doubts on the long-term viability of his government.

May 6, 2025
“Cosmetic Fix”: EU Parliament Votes to Delay Emission Targets for Car Industry

“Cosmetic Fix”: EU Parliament Votes to Delay Emission Targets for Car Industry

“This three-year moratorium will do absolutely nothing, apart from highlighting the failure of industrial policies based on the idea of de-growth,” Patriots chairman Jordan Bardella said.

May 6, 2025
Coalition Crumbles: Romanian PM Quits After Election Shock

Coalition Crumbles: Romanian PM Quits After Election Shock

The collapse may set the stage for a major political realignment.

May 6, 2025
AfD Challenges “Right-Wing Extremist” Designation in Court

AfD Challenges “Right-Wing Extremist” Designation in Court

The latest attack on the party has already backfired, prompting “a new record” in membership applications.

May 5, 2025
‘Choose Europe’: EU To Spend Half a Billion To Steal U.S. Scientists

‘Choose Europe’: EU To Spend Half a Billion To Steal U.S. Scientists

Ursula von der Leyen portrayed Washington’s intention to fix the leftist bias in U.S. higher education as an attack on scientific research itself.

May 5, 2025
Kyiv Backpedals on Zelensky’s May 9th “Threats” to Foreign Leaders

Kyiv Backpedals on Zelensky’s May 9th “Threats” to Foreign Leaders

Zelensky was only warning about possible Russian false-flag attacks, the country’s embassy in Bratislava claimed in response to PM Fico’s “anti-Ukrainian” remarks.

May 5, 2025
Nationalists Double Votes in Romania’s Do-Over Election

Nationalists Double Votes in Romania’s Do-Over Election

The ruling establishment parties failed to advance by a tiny margin—which many believe was the real reason behind the original election being annulled.

May 5, 2025