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.
Von der Leyen’s ‘Commission Crisis’ Escalates Ahead of Strasbourg Plenary

Von der Leyen’s ‘Commission Crisis’ Escalates Ahead of Strasbourg Plenary

The Commission president continues to struggle with her self-inflicted gender woes.

September 16, 2024
Putin Threatens War as West Prepares To Lift Restrictions on Cruise Missiles

Putin Threatens War as West Prepares To Lift Restrictions on Cruise Missiles

Allowing Kyiv to strike Russian targets with long-range Western weaponry “will mean NATO countries, the United States, and European countries are fighting Russia,” the Russian president said.

September 13, 2024
“Silent Coup”: How the EU Hijacks Crises To Erode National Sovereignty

“Silent Coup”: How the EU Hijacks Crises To Erode National Sovereignty

A new report from a conservative think tank sheds light on the tactics of how ‘Queen Ursula’ uses emergency measures to set up permanent power transfers to Brussels.

September 12, 2024
Brussels’ Gender Blackmail Leads to Deadlock in Forming New Commission

Brussels’ Gender Blackmail Leads to Deadlock in Forming New Commission

Slovenia’s right-wing opposition refuses to cooperate in switching to a female candidate unless the government releases von der Leyen’s letter pushing for the swap.

September 12, 2024
German CDU Rejects Calls for Joint EU Loans

German CDU Rejects Calls for Joint EU Loans

Germany’s aspiring chancellor pledges that his party—and the European People’s Party—will do “everything” to prevent the Union from “spiraling into debt.”

September 11, 2024
‘No Conservatives’: EU Socialists Issue Ultimatum to Commission President

‘No Conservatives’: EU Socialists Issue Ultimatum to Commission President

The S&D threatens to blow up the ‘Ursula coalition’ if von der Leyen allows a conservative “into the heart of the Commission.”

September 11, 2024
Lukoil Loophole: Kyiv and Budapest Reach Oil Transit Agreement

Lukoil Loophole: Kyiv and Budapest Reach Oil Transit Agreement

Ukraine will continue to allow Russian oil through its territory at a higher price, provided Hungary buys the commodity before it enters the country.

September 11, 2024
Slovakia in Line for Brussels’ Rule-of-Law Blackmail

Slovakia in Line for Brussels’ Rule-of-Law Blackmail

Reports suggest the Commission is mulling over two proposals that would suspend billions of euros earmarked for the country.

September 10, 2024
Corruption Allegations Resurface Against Bulgaria’s EU Commissioner Nominee

Corruption Allegations Resurface Against Bulgaria’s EU Commissioner Nominee

The Commission president insisted on selecting a female candidate—one alleged to have helped mastermind a major ‘cash-for-passports’ scandal years ago.

September 10, 2024
Death of Schengen: Germany Reinstates Border Checks Amid Migration Surge

Death of Schengen: Germany Reinstates Border Checks Amid Migration Surge

The plan has already led to a backlash from neighbors, while critics at home say it is too little too late.

September 10, 2024
EU Competitiveness Report Calls for €800 Billion in Added Yearly Investments

EU Competitiveness Report Calls for €800 Billion in Added Yearly Investments

Italian technocrat Mario Draghi says the EU needs the equivalent of three Marshall Plans—how would it get the money?

September 9, 2024
Next EU Energy Chief Urges Switch From Russian Gas to Expensive LNG

Next EU Energy Chief Urges Switch From Russian Gas to Expensive LNG

The Czech minister suggests using his own country to transport the gas.

September 6, 2024