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.
Slovenian Conservatives Call on Government to Resign After Referendum Flop

Slovenian Conservatives Call on Government to Resign After Referendum Flop

Over 92% of voters rejected the left-wing government’s latest power grab that would have elevated progressive ‘art’ above the country’s cultural legacy.

May 12, 2025
Zelensky Ready to Meet Putin Even Without “Unconditional” Ceasefire First

Zelensky Ready to Meet Putin Even Without “Unconditional” Ceasefire First

“There is no point prolonging the killings,” the Ukrainian president said ahead of the (possibly) first direct peace talks since the beginning of the Russian invasion.

May 12, 2025
EU Parliament Delays Vote on Inquiry Into Climate NGO Lobby Scandal

EU Parliament Delays Vote on Inquiry Into Climate NGO Lobby Scandal

The mainstream parties “feel the need for further legal analysis,” a parliamentary source said.

May 8, 2025
EPP Votes Down Patriot Initiative To Suspend Combustion Engine Ban

EPP Votes Down Patriot Initiative To Suspend Combustion Engine Ban

The center-right also rejected the Patriots’ call to extend the delay of compliance with emission reduction targets.

May 8, 2025
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