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.
Less Red Tape, Same Old Green Deal

Less Red Tape, Same Old Green Deal

Reducing paperwork while maintaining climate targets won’t address the challenges faced by Europe’s farmers and industries.

January 29, 2025
Trump’s Leaked Ukraine ‘Peace Plan’ Puts America First

Trump’s Leaked Ukraine ‘Peace Plan’ Puts America First

The U.S. profits while the EU is left to pay the bills under the alleged ‘100 Day’ peace plan.

January 28, 2025
Serbian PM Resigns in Government Reshuffle To End Blockades

Serbian PM Resigns in Government Reshuffle To End Blockades

If the protests don’t stop after he meets all the demands, it might confirm President Vučić’s claim that he faces a foreign-funded ‘color revolution.’

January 28, 2025
‘Centralization Compass’: EU Commission’s Latest Attack on Sovereignty

‘Centralization Compass’: EU Commission’s Latest Attack on Sovereignty

Brussels seeks to take control of national industrial policies, “incentivizing” member states to obey—by tying more funding to economic reforms.

January 27, 2025
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