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.
Trump National Security Advisor Wants Ukraine To Lower Conscription Age

Trump National Security Advisor Wants Ukraine To Lower Conscription Age

With Kyiv reluctant to mobilize younger recruits, Trump’s team insists a stronger Ukrainian frontline is essential ahead of anticipated peace talks.

January 13, 2025
Former Censorship Tsar Admits EU Role in Annulling Romanian Election

Former Censorship Tsar Admits EU Role in Annulling Romanian Election

‘We’ll also have to do it in Germany, if necessary,’ Thierry Breton confessed—as up to 100,000 people took to the streets of Romania.

January 13, 2025
Romania: Date Set for Rerun of Canceled Presidential Election

Romania: Date Set for Rerun of Canceled Presidential Election

Pro-EU parties are competing for the candidacy, likely allowing the united Eurosceptic bloc to repeat last year’s annulled victory.

January 9, 2025
‘Qatargate’ Scandal Deepens: Three New Suspects Charged in EU Corruption Case

‘Qatargate’ Scandal Deepens: Three New Suspects Charged in EU Corruption Case

Bribes and luxury gifts link EU’s second-biggest political group to scandal.

January 9, 2025
Trump’s Greenland Stunt Leaves Brussels Speechless

Trump’s Greenland Stunt Leaves Brussels Speechless

The incoming president got exactly what he wanted: to remind the EU he’s the one calling the shots.

January 9, 2025
Strasbourg Court Sides With Illegal Migrants Against Greece

Strasbourg Court Sides With Illegal Migrants Against Greece

Athens will likely get away with using “systematic” pushbacks, as its ruling party is one of von der Leyen’s key Brussels allies.

January 8, 2025
Slovakia Threatens Ukraine’s EU Accession in Escalating Gas Dispute

Slovakia Threatens Ukraine’s EU Accession in Escalating Gas Dispute

The Slovak ruling party warned that if Zelensky wants to be seen as a partner, “he must act accordingly.”

January 8, 2025
‘Queen Ursula’ Continues To Hold Court from her Sickbed

‘Queen Ursula’ Continues To Hold Court from her Sickbed

The Commission chief would rather pull the plug on events than risk someone else stealing the spotlight—which is exactly what Emmanuel Macron is trying to do.

January 7, 2025
Government Report: Israel Must Get Ready for War With Turkey

Government Report: Israel Must Get Ready for War With Turkey

PM Netanyahu calls the recommended offensive geopolitical strategy a “roadmap” to secure the country’s future.

January 7, 2025
Gas Standoff: EU Cancels Ukraine-Slovakia Talks

Gas Standoff: EU Cancels Ukraine-Slovakia Talks

Slovakia says Brussels is siding with Ukraine over the energy security of its own member states.

January 7, 2025
Bulgaria Likely Headed for Eighth Election in Four Years as Coalition Talks Collapse

Bulgaria Likely Headed for Eighth Election in Four Years as Coalition Talks Collapse

The center-right GERB pulls out of negotiations, again—while shifting the blame to everybody else for the years of deadlock.

January 6, 2025
Meloni Eyes Being Europe’s ‘Trump Whisperer’ With Surprise Mar-a-Lago Visit

Meloni Eyes Being Europe’s ‘Trump Whisperer’ With Surprise Mar-a-Lago Visit

The visit highlights the Italian PM’s role alongside Orbán in bridging Trump and the EU.

January 6, 2025