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.
EU Council Votes Unanimously To Welcome Romania and Bulgaria Into Schengen

EU Council Votes Unanimously To Welcome Romania and Bulgaria Into Schengen

Land borders, however, will remain in place for “at least six months” to prevent the forming of new illegal migration routes.

December 12, 2024
Commission Allows EU Countries To Deny Asylum Claims To Combat ‘Hybrid Warfare’

Commission Allows EU Countries To Deny Asylum Claims To Combat ‘Hybrid Warfare’

Returning migrants to the other side of a national border is still not allowed, so it’s unclear how the new rules would work in practice.

December 11, 2024
Four-Party ‘Democratic Coalition’ Announced in Romania

Four-Party ‘Democratic Coalition’ Announced in Romania

Despite divisions, all pro-EU parties have united in government and behind a single presidential candidate to keep the ‘far right’ at bay.

December 11, 2024
EPP Puts the Brakes on EU’s Combustion Engine Ban

EPP Puts the Brakes on EU’s Combustion Engine Ban

With factories closing and German elections approaching, climate targets are suddenly not that important for the Brussels elite.

December 11, 2024
Youtuber MEP To Launch ‘Direct Democracy’ App Where Citizens Can Vote on EU Laws

Youtuber MEP To Launch ‘Direct Democracy’ App Where Citizens Can Vote on EU Laws

Comparing the public’s opinions with legislators’ votes would show which groups truly represent Europeans in Brussels.

December 10, 2024
Police Raids and New Allegations Fuel Political Chaos in Romania

Police Raids and New Allegations Fuel Political Chaos in Romania

Police seize firearms, cash, and €7 million worth in crypto from individuals linked to Georgescu.

December 9, 2024
First EU Defense Chief Eyes a €100 Billion War Chest

First EU Defense Chief Eyes a €100 Billion War Chest

A global “axis of authoritarian countries” is uniting against the West, so Europe must be ready too, Kubilius said.

December 9, 2024
Patriots Demand Total Overhaul of EU’s Common Migration Policy

Patriots Demand Total Overhaul of EU’s Common Migration Policy

The ‘Budapest Declaration’ calls for abandoning the Migration Pact in favor of a new package that aligns with voter and member state expectations.

December 6, 2024
“Coup D’etat”: Romanian Top Court Annuls Presidential Elections Two Days Before Second Round

“Coup D’etat”: Romanian Top Court Annuls Presidential Elections Two Days Before Second Round

Citing Russian interference in favor of the right-wing candidate, the socialist-leaning court ordered the entire election redone from scratch.

December 6, 2024
Former EU ‘Values’ Chief Complains About “Infectious” Spread of Anti-Woke Laws in Europe

Former EU ‘Values’ Chief Complains About “Infectious” Spread of Anti-Woke Laws in Europe

Brussels’ ideological bullying doesn’t seem to produce the desired effect.

December 6, 2024
EU Member States Rubber Stamp “Minimum Rules” Against Migrant Smuggling

EU Member States Rubber Stamp “Minimum Rules” Against Migrant Smuggling

Human traffickers, paid by over 90% of illegal migrants trying to reach Europe, will face more effective prosecution and harsher punishment.

December 5, 2024
EU Commission To Permanently Strip Hungary of €1 Billion in Cohesion Funds

EU Commission To Permanently Strip Hungary of €1 Billion in Cohesion Funds

Unsurprisingly, the Tusk-appointed new budget commissioner said Budapest’s anti-corruption reforms were “not quite what we were hoping for.”

December 5, 2024