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.
“Childish Lie:” Hungary Denies Letting ‘Russian Spies’ Into European Union Without Screening

“Childish Lie:” Hungary Denies Letting ‘Russian Spies’ Into European Union Without Screening

EU lawmakers demand suspension of Hungary’s Schengen membership, yet Russians still need visas to enter and are still subject to the unchanged rigorous security procedures.

August 5, 2024
EU Countries Urge Citizens To Leave Lebanon Amid Fears of “Imminent” Escalation

EU Countries Urge Citizens To Leave Lebanon Amid Fears of “Imminent” Escalation

The U.S. Secretary of State claimed Iran and Hezbollah could strike Israel as soon as Monday.

August 5, 2024
EU’s Artificial Intelligence Regulation Goes Into Effect

EU’s Artificial Intelligence Regulation Goes Into Effect

Critics say the Act will hinder innovation and give Europe’s competitors an edge.

August 2, 2024
European Commission Allows Ukraine To Keep Blocking Oil Transit to Slovakia and Hungary

European Commission Allows Ukraine To Keep Blocking Oil Transit to Slovakia and Hungary

The Commission is either too “weak” to protect member states’ interests, or Kyiv’s Lukoil sanctions were conceived by Brussels—says Hungarian foreign minister.

August 2, 2024
<em>WSJ</em> Journalist, Russian dissidents, ‘Bicycle Assassin’ Freed in Major Prisoner Exchange with Russia

<em>WSJ</em> Journalist, Russian dissidents, ‘Bicycle Assassin’ Freed in Major Prisoner Exchange with Russia

Twenty-four prisoners were freed in largest Russia-West swap since the Cold War.

August 2, 2024
“It’s Fake News!” Hungary Didn’t Veto the EU Statement Against Maduro

“It’s Fake News!” Hungary Didn’t Veto the EU Statement Against Maduro

All 11 Fidesz MEPs are among the 35 Patriot lawmakers who signed a joint statement condemning the election fraud in Venezuela.

August 1, 2024
8 Syrians and Romanians Arrested in Major Migrant Trafficking Bust

8 Syrians and Romanians Arrested in Major Migrant Trafficking Bust

The people smuggling ring was led by a Syrian national with Turkish connections.

August 1, 2024
EU Commission Threatens “Immediate” Punishment if Slovakia Regulates NGOs

EU Commission Threatens “Immediate” Punishment if Slovakia Regulates NGOs

Bratislava warned against passing ‘foreign agents’ law—despite Brussels preparing to do the same.

July 25, 2024
“No Immediate Impact:” EU Commission Downplays Oil Pipeline Concerns but “Ready” To Mediate

“No Immediate Impact:” EU Commission Downplays Oil Pipeline Concerns but “Ready” To Mediate

Slovakia and Hungary warn of catastrophic shortages and threaten legal action over Ukraine’s halting of Lukoil transit.

July 24, 2024
Patriots To Challenge “Shameful” Cordon Sanitaire in Court

Patriots To Challenge “Shameful” Cordon Sanitaire in Court

“This is a betrayal of democracy,” The Patriots’ First VP Kinga Gál said after the third-largest group was stripped of all ten of its earmarked top roles against all written rules and conventions.

July 24, 2024
“Kindergarten”: Borrell Moves Summit From Budapest to Brussels To Spite Orbán

“Kindergarten”: Borrell Moves Summit From Budapest to Brussels To Spite Orbán

Most member states preferred Budapest, but the EU foreign affairs chief insisted on his childish ‘non-boycott’ which ultimately makes little difference.

July 23, 2024
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Travels to China To Discuss the Road to Peace

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Travels to China To Discuss the Road to Peace

Is Kyiv echoing Orbán’s ‘peace plan’?

July 22, 2024