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.
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
“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

WSJ 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