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.
New EU Immigration Chief Favors Boosting Labor Migration

New EU Immigration Chief Favors Boosting Labor Migration

The commissioner-designate’s Africa-friendly stance is already looking unpopular.

November 7, 2024
What’s Said and Unsaid: Europe Reacts to Trump’s Victory

What’s Said and Unsaid: Europe Reacts to Trump’s Victory

Congratulations from conservative leaders like Orbán and Meloni feel sincere. Less so from the leftists who were rooting for Kamala Harris.

November 6, 2024
Russia Suspected of “Test Run” After Packages Explode in European Transport Hubs

Russia Suspected of “Test Run” After Packages Explode in European Transport Hubs

Security officials believe saboteurs were preparing to place incendiary devices on planes bound for America.

November 5, 2024
French Socialists Threaten To Vote Down Entire EU Commission Over Conservative VP Pick

French Socialists Threaten To Vote Down Entire EU Commission Over Conservative VP Pick

S&D delegation leader calls for a crusade against Italy’s “extreme right” candidate.

November 5, 2024
Exclusive: EPP Chief’s “Left and Right Hands” Named As Focus of Corruption Probe

Exclusive: EPP Chief’s “Left and Right Hands” Named As Focus of Corruption Probe

Manfred Weber is known for “bending rules,” inside sources told The European Conservative.

November 4, 2024
Romania Scrambles Fighter Planes To Monitor Russian Drones Over Black Sea

Romania Scrambles Fighter Planes To Monitor Russian Drones Over Black Sea

Drones and debris ‘accidentally’ entering NATO airspace are becoming commonplace.

November 4, 2024
Orbán: Trump Victory Is the Best Chance for Ceasefire in Ukraine

Orbán: Trump Victory Is the Best Chance for Ceasefire in Ukraine

A pro-peace turn in Washington could tip the scales toward decisive change—both on the battlefield and the EU institutions,the Hungarian PM said.

November 4, 2024
Official Report Calls on Brussels To Build CIA-Style EU Intelligence Agency

Official Report Calls on Brussels To Build CIA-Style EU Intelligence Agency

“We need to trust each other,” the author, former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö wrote. But who will guarantee that Brussels won’t spy on member states if given the opportunity?

October 31, 2024
Moscow Accuses Berlin of Violating Treaty With Placement of New Naval Base

Moscow Accuses Berlin of Violating Treaty With Placement of New Naval Base

How can a NATO mission be headquartered at a non-NATO navy base? Russia asks.

October 23, 2024
South Korea Boosts Military Aid to Ukraine Due to North Korea’s Looming Involvement

South Korea Boosts Military Aid to Ukraine Due to North Korea’s Looming Involvement

Seoul’s Spy Agency: North Korea will send 12,000 troops to Russia, expanding the Korean peninsula’s cold war into Europe.

October 23, 2024
EU Parliament Approves €35 Billion Ukraine Loan From Frozen Russian Assets

EU Parliament Approves €35 Billion Ukraine Loan From Frozen Russian Assets

Sovereigntist parties oppose the initiative, expecting it to prolong the war.

October 22, 2024
Italy Amends Law To Bypass Activist Judges Blocking Albania Migrant Protocol

Italy Amends Law To Bypass Activist Judges Blocking Albania Migrant Protocol

It’s up to the government—not up to the judiciary—to define countries as ‘safe,’ the justice minister said.

October 22, 2024