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.
‘Better Performance, Less Bullying:’ Hungary Bans Smartphones in Schools

‘Better Performance, Less Bullying:’ Hungary Bans Smartphones in Schools

“Limiting device use is crucial for improving concentration, academic performance, and mental health” says PM’s political director

August 12, 2024
Saxony PM: Germany Can No Longer Afford Military Support for Ukraine

Saxony PM: Germany Can No Longer Afford Military Support for Ukraine

CDU politician thinks Europe should pursue peace negotiations, not deliver more weapons.

August 9, 2024
He’s Meloni’s ‘Bridge-Builder’ Toward the EU Mainstream, but Who Is Raffaele Fitto?

He’s Meloni’s ‘Bridge-Builder’ Toward the EU Mainstream, but Who Is Raffaele Fitto?

The veteran EU politician, known as a pragmatic technocrat, could be Rome’s best chance to secure the budget portfolio in the next EU Commission.

August 9, 2024
WHO Convenes Emergency Committee Over New Monkeypox Outbreak

WHO Convenes Emergency Committee Over New Monkeypox Outbreak

The novel strain, with a 3% fatality rate, has only spread in ten countries, but the WHO is already calling for global “surveillance” to prevent another pandemic.

August 8, 2024
Germany Considers Reintroducing Permanent Border Checks

Germany Considers Reintroducing Permanent Border Checks

CDU blames lack of external border controls for drastic measures—after being main champion of EU’s ineffective Migration Pact.

August 8, 2024
Bomb Attack Prompts Denmark To Consider Reinstating Border Checks With Sweden

Bomb Attack Prompts Denmark To Consider Reinstating Border Checks With Sweden

Fourth incident in less than a week involving armed ‘Swedish youth’ from across the strait.

August 7, 2024
Majority of Poles Think Tusk Failing To Deliver on Campaign Promises

Majority of Poles Think Tusk Failing To Deliver on Campaign Promises

Over 53% of respondents are dissatisfied with the Polish PM’s work, including a quarter of his own voter base.

August 7, 2024
EU Approves Sending First Regular Tranche of €50 Billion Aid Package to Ukraine

EU Approves Sending First Regular Tranche of €50 Billion Aid Package to Ukraine

The greenlit €4.2 billion is meant for the country’s “recovery, reconstruction, and modernization” —to be disbursed “as soon as possible.”

August 7, 2024
Zelensky Says Peace Is Possible by the End of the Year

Zelensky Says Peace Is Possible by the End of the Year

The Ukrainian president wants Russia to be present at the upcoming summit in November.

August 6, 2024
EU Makes TikTok Remove “Addictive” Feature in Member States

EU Makes TikTok Remove “Addictive” Feature in Member States

The Chinese app’s ‘reward program’ incentivizing screen time will never be rolled out in Europe.

August 6, 2024
New EU Law Targeting Livestock Farmers Comes Into Force

New EU Law Targeting Livestock Farmers Comes Into Force

Nearly 40,000 pig and poultry farms are subject to the law.

August 6, 2024
Ombudsman Sides With Conservative Think Tank Against EU Commission

Ombudsman Sides With Conservative Think Tank Against EU Commission

The Commission argued it refused a freedom of information request to avoid “misunderstandings,” but the watchdog did not buy this excuse.

August 5, 2024