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.
Hungary Receives Energy Security Guarantee in Exchange for Renewed Sanctions

Hungary Receives Energy Security Guarantee in Exchange for Renewed Sanctions

The EU Commission committed to protecting oil and gas delivery to member states thanks to pressure from Budapest.

January 27, 2025
Sánchez Calls To End Online Anonymity To ‘Save Democracy’ From Tech CEOs

Sánchez Calls To End Online Anonymity To ‘Save Democracy’ From Tech CEOs

Spain’s socialist PM called for all social media accounts to be linked to the EU’s upcoming digital ID scheme, to prevent Musk from “overthrowing democracy.”

January 23, 2025
MEPs Slam EU Demography Plan for Prioritizing Migration Over Families

MEPs Slam EU Demography Plan for Prioritizing Migration Over Families

MEP Julien Sanchez: “We need to solve the problem, but we also need to ensure that the face of Europe remains European.”

January 23, 2025
Leftist MEPs Mourn Democracy While Conservatives Celebrate It

Leftist MEPs Mourn Democracy While Conservatives Celebrate It

While those in the EP panicking about “the rise of fascism” have nothing to fear, conservatives warn that “today’s EU is at odds with the new era” that began with Trump’s inauguration.

January 22, 2025
Human Rights Court Maintains Romania’s Undemocratic Election Annulment

Human Rights Court Maintains Romania’s Undemocratic Election Annulment

No surprises as Strasbourg chooses to legitimize the socialist-led coup against the democratic will of a clear majority.

January 22, 2025
Brussels Readies Its Big Guns Against “Tech Oligarchs” and Free Speech

Brussels Readies Its Big Guns Against “Tech Oligarchs” and Free Speech

The EU elite is doubling down on social media censorship in the wake of Trump’s inauguration by equipping its legal toolbox to remove content around the clock.

January 21, 2025
Spain’s Sánchez Under Fire in Brussels for “Anti-Democratic Drift”

Spain’s Sánchez Under Fire in Brussels for “Anti-Democratic Drift”

The EPP threatening with rule of law procedure against Sánchez is just as anti-democratic as whatever they want to punish.

January 20, 2025
“We are his allies:” Former Czech PM Names Patriots as Trump’s Main Partners in Europe

“We are his allies:” Former Czech PM Names Patriots as Trump’s Main Partners in Europe

In Brussels, the Patriots for Europe group is the one most aligned with the new US administration, even sharing Trump’s pro-peace vision for Ukraine.

January 20, 2025
EU To Bypass National Vetoes To Adopt Next Sanctions Package

EU To Bypass National Vetoes To Adopt Next Sanctions Package

The Polish foreign minister bragged about changing the procedure, thereby sidelining conservative member states that may want to prioritize protecting their citizens over punishing Russia.

January 16, 2025
Romania’s Nationalists Push To Suspend President

Romania’s Nationalists Push To Suspend President

While the mainstream media labels it as an extremist plot, even the pro-EU opposition party is calling Iohannis a usurper.

January 16, 2025
EU Illegal Border Crossings Drop 38% as Meloni’s Policies Reshape Migration Routes

EU Illegal Border Crossings Drop 38% as Meloni’s Policies Reshape Migration Routes

Regional cooperation and Italy’s strict measures are key factors in the decline, but new routes are emerging across Europe.

January 15, 2025
“One-Woman Show:” Von der Leyen Ran EU From Hospital in Secret

“One-Woman Show:” Von der Leyen Ran EU From Hospital in Secret

How can we believe the EU is still a democracy if the Commission president is running things in such an authoritarian way?

January 15, 2025