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.
‘No Decision This Week’: Várhelyi’s Commission Confirmation Delayed for the Third Time

‘No Decision This Week’: Várhelyi’s Commission Confirmation Delayed for the Third Time

Rumor has it that the EPP and S&D’s tentative deal involves curtailing the Hungarian commissioner’s portfolio.

November 13, 2024
‘Militant Democracy’ and ‘Transitional Justice’: How Liberals Destroyed Polish Rule of Law

‘Militant Democracy’ and ‘Transitional Justice’: How Liberals Destroyed Polish Rule of Law

The EU-backed authoritarian takeover of public life in Poland is meant to be a blueprint for other ‘post-conservative’ countries, speakers at an MCC Brussels event warned.

November 13, 2024
Radical MEPs Accuse Italy’s EU Commission VP Pick of ‘Whitewashing Neo-Fascists’

Radical MEPs Accuse Italy’s EU Commission VP Pick of ‘Whitewashing Neo-Fascists’

Fitto’s confirmation hearing demonstrated—yet again—just how partisan and ideologically-driven the European Left is.

November 12, 2024
Leftist Judges Block All Italian Offshore Asylum Processing Until Summer 2025

Leftist Judges Block All Italian Offshore Asylum Processing Until Summer 2025

Italian court ordered return of second group of migrants from Albanian processing center.

November 12, 2024
Leftists Delay Approval of Hungary’s Conservative Commissioner Again

Leftists Delay Approval of Hungary’s Conservative Commissioner Again

MEPs are bent on either rejecting Olivér Várhelyi or “dismantling” his portfolio.

November 12, 2024
Germany Aiming To Survey National Readiness for Youth Military Service

Germany Aiming To Survey National Readiness for Youth Military Service

While joining up remains voluntary, for now, completing a questionnaire about willingness to serve would be mandatory for males upon turning 18.

November 7, 2024
Leftist MEPs Refuse To Approve Hungarian Commissioner-Designate Over Abortion

Leftist MEPs Refuse To Approve Hungarian Commissioner-Designate Over Abortion

Candidate was implicitly accused of wanting to ‘roll back women’s rights’ across Europe—even though abortion law is not an EU competence.

November 7, 2024
German ‘Traffic Light’ Coalition Collapses: What’s Next?

German ‘Traffic Light’ Coalition Collapses: What’s Next?

Chancellor Scholz hopes to head a minority government until March, but right-wing opposition parties demand a snap election now.

November 7, 2024
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