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.
EPP Drops Support for Right-Wing Amendments After Leftist Pressure

EPP Drops Support for Right-Wing Amendments After Leftist Pressure

The center-right once again caved to the progressives over the EU budget.

April 3, 2025
Brussels Threatens To Strip Hungary of Voting Rights for Banning Pride

Brussels Threatens To Strip Hungary of Voting Rights for Banning Pride

Conservative MEPs rally behind Budapest: “Instead of attacking Orbán, follow his example!”

April 3, 2025
MEPs Clash About Financing Radio Free Europe After Trump Cut Funding

MEPs Clash About Financing Radio Free Europe After Trump Cut Funding

Brussels wants European taxpayers to foot the bill for their own manipulation.

April 2, 2025
Brussels Revokes AfD Lawmaker’s Immunity Over a Tweet

Brussels Revokes AfD Lawmaker’s Immunity Over a Tweet

German MEP Petr Bystron is accused of spreading Nazi imagery—after he posted a picture of Merkel lifting her arm.

April 1, 2025
“Incomprehensible”: European Parliament Blocks Inquiry Into Climate Lobbying Scandal

“Incomprehensible”: European Parliament Blocks Inquiry Into Climate Lobbying Scandal

Some EPP members backtracked at the last minute despite the party having an agreement with conservatives to force the review of the EU contracts with environmental NGOs.

April 1, 2025
‘No Comment’: EPP Silent on Le Pen Sentencing

‘No Comment’: EPP Silent on Le Pen Sentencing

The largest EU party’s refusal to comment has drawn sharp criticism amid a storm of reaction from supporters and opponents.

April 1, 2025
Italian Government Restarts Revamped Albania Protocol

Italian Government Restarts Revamped Albania Protocol

Brussels gave green light to Rome to proceed with the transferring of migrants to offshore ‘reception’ facilities.

March 31, 2025
Incoming German Government To Push for More EU Lawfare Against Conservatives

Incoming German Government To Push for More EU Lawfare Against Conservatives

The CDU-SPD coalition will demand that Brussels withhold more funds and take away the voting rights of member states that do not subscribe to “EU values.”

March 31, 2025
“Je Suis Marine”: Lawfare Bars Le Pen From 2027 Presidential Bid

“Je Suis Marine”: Lawfare Bars Le Pen From 2027 Presidential Bid

“Today, it is not only Marine Le Pen who is being unjustly condemned: it is French democracy that is being executed,” National Rally Chairman Jordan Bardella concluded.

March 31, 2025
“All We Want Is Transparency”: Patriots Challenge the EU’s NGO Network

“All We Want Is Transparency”: Patriots Challenge the EU’s NGO Network

The conservative group requested the release of up to 10,000 NGO contracts and is preparing to sue the European Commission if it refuses to disclose them.

March 27, 2025
Denmark Moves to Women’s Mandatory Military Service Sooner Than Expected

Denmark Moves to Women’s Mandatory Military Service Sooner Than Expected

The accelerated policy shift is an important step toward “full gender equality,” according to defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen.

March 26, 2025
Who Will Pay? EU Split Over €150B Defense Plan

Who Will Pay? EU Split Over €150B Defense Plan

Southern and Northern Europe are clashing over whether to share borrowing costs or stick to national debt—raising fresh questions about EU unity.

March 26, 2025