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.
Hungary Hits Back at Brussels for ‘Permanently’ Blocking €1 Billion EU Funds

Hungary Hits Back at Brussels for ‘Permanently’ Blocking €1 Billion EU Funds

“Hungary will not lose a single euro cent as long as it has a patriotic and sovereign government,” the country’s EU affairs minister said.

January 3, 2025
EU Council vs. Commission: Hands Off the Nation State!

EU Council vs. Commission: Hands Off the Nation State!

President von der Leyen forgets that she’s supposed to be a servant of EU member states, not the supreme ruler of Europe.

January 3, 2025
Slovakia: Ukraine’s Decision To Cut Russian Gas Will Cost Europe €100bn a Year

Slovakia: Ukraine’s Decision To Cut Russian Gas Will Cost Europe €100bn a Year

EU leaders who support the move are prioritizing ideology over economic stability, Slovak PM Fico warned.

January 2, 2025
Romania and Bulgaria Now Full Schengen Area Members

Romania and Bulgaria Now Full Schengen Area Members

Enlargement is set to be celebrated as one of the biggest achievements of the European Council’s Hungarian presidency—but random border checks will continue for at least six months.

January 2, 2025
Queen Ursula’s Crown Is Far From Secure

Queen Ursula’s Crown Is Far From Secure

After 2024, Brussels elites stand exposed as no friends of democracy.

January 2, 2025
“Common Sense Wins”: Matteo Salvini Acquitted in Migrant “Kidnapping” Case

“Common Sense Wins”: Matteo Salvini Acquitted in Migrant “Kidnapping” Case

“Acquitted for stopping mass immigration and defending my country,” the deputy PM said, while Patriot leaders were celebrating the result across Europe.

December 20, 2024
EU Shifts Tone on Ukraine From “Winning the War” to “Preventing Russia’s Victory”

EU Shifts Tone on Ukraine From “Winning the War” to “Preventing Russia’s Victory”

European Council moves the goalposts to more realistic expectations while Zelensky asks for one more year of support.

December 20, 2024
Romania’s Political Crisis Deepens As Socialists Leave Coalition Talks

Romania’s Political Crisis Deepens As Socialists Leave Coalition Talks

A minority government would be unstable, vulnerable to being toppled, and blamed for the economic reforms needed to fix the PSD’s failures—exactly what the socialists want.

December 19, 2024
Czech Parliament Votes To Restrict Access to Citizenship for Russians

Czech Parliament Votes To Restrict Access to Citizenship for Russians

The opposition slammed the new measures as a collective punishment of all Russians for Putin’s crimes.

December 19, 2024
Von der Leyen’s Growing Overreach Tests EU Member States’ Patience

Von der Leyen’s Growing Overreach Tests EU Member States’ Patience

The Commission chief’s abuse of power will be an unofficial agenda item on the sidelines of Thursday’s EUCO, diplomats say.

December 19, 2024
Western Balkan Countries Inch Closer to EU Accession

Western Balkan Countries Inch Closer to EU Accession

The Commission thinks enlargement in the next five years is realistic. “All this is happening thanks to the Hungarian presidency,” the Albanian PM commented.

December 18, 2024
EU Commission Gives €1B to Turkey and Floats Reopening Accession Talks

EU Commission Gives €1B to Turkey and Floats Reopening Accession Talks

With the situation in Syria uncertain and return migration being one of the EU’s top concerns, Erdoğan went from autocrat to Brussels’ ‘key ally’ overnight.

December 18, 2024