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.
Pfizergate Court Hearing To Be Delayed Six Months

Pfizergate Court Hearing To Be Delayed Six Months

The postponement spares Ursula von der Leyen from having to answer uncomfortable questions right before the European elections.

May 23, 2024
Controversial Lead Candidate Kicked Out of AfD’s Party Leadership

Controversial Lead Candidate Kicked Out of AfD’s Party Leadership

Several political allies have threatened the German party with expulsion from its parliamentary group over Maximilian Krah’s SS-relativizing comments.

May 22, 2024
EU Rift Exposed as ICC Pursues Arrest Warrant for Israeli PM Over Alleged War Crimes

EU Rift Exposed as ICC Pursues Arrest Warrant for Israeli PM Over Alleged War Crimes

Commentators say court’s statement is final evidence of its moral bankruptcy.

May 21, 2024
‘Weimar Triangle’ Calls for Centralized Anti-Disinformation Measures

‘Weimar Triangle’ Calls for Centralized Anti-Disinformation Measures

Governments in the three states—all facing strong conservative opposition parties—want to give Brussels more power to police media content.

May 21, 2024
Censored: Conservative Candidate Excluded from Final EU Election Debate

Censored: Conservative Candidate Excluded from Final EU Election Debate

European Broadcasting Union says ID’s Anders Vistisen can’t debate because he’s not officially a Spitzenkandidat—despite von der Leyen not being one either.

May 14, 2024
Nigel Farage Launches International Campaign Against WHO Pandemic Treaty

Nigel Farage Launches International Campaign Against WHO Pandemic Treaty

Former Brexit Party leader urges Britain to leave the WHO rather than comply with enforced measures, as EU nations resist the power grab.

May 14, 2024
EU Prosecutor Threatens Commission With Lawsuit for Cutting Its Funds

EU Prosecutor Threatens Commission With Lawsuit for Cutting Its Funds

The EU’s own prosecutor’s office argues that the cuts would make its job impossible, including investigating von der Leyen’s Pfizer text messages.

May 13, 2024
Brussels Mayor in Hot Water: Legal Action Looms Over Bid To Shut Down NatCon

Brussels Mayor in Hot Water: Legal Action Looms Over Bid To Shut Down NatCon

A lawsuit against Mayor Emir Kir will be filed for attempting “to infringe on the right of citizens to free speech,” conservative think tank MCC Brussels said.

May 13, 2024
Germany: Center Right Discusses Reinstating Draft, EU-Wide Conscription Proposed

Germany: Center Right Discusses Reinstating Draft, EU-Wide Conscription Proposed

The CDU thinks compulsory service is unavoidable in Germany, but EPP chief Manfred Weber would rather introduce it across the entire EU.

May 13, 2024
Spanish Socialist Minister Eyes Complete Takeover of EU Climate Agenda

Spanish Socialist Minister Eyes Complete Takeover of EU Climate Agenda

The radically green politician demands to be put in charge of all three relevant portfolios—climate, environment, and energy—in the next Commission.

May 13, 2024
EPP Isolated After Refusing To Sign Up to Socialist Campaign Stunt

EPP Isolated After Refusing To Sign Up to Socialist Campaign Stunt

Center-right parliamentary group walks a tightrope between condemning conservatives and not ruling out future collaboration with them.

May 9, 2024
North Macedonia: Socialist Government Swept Away in Sovereigntist Landslide

North Macedonia: Socialist Government Swept Away in Sovereigntist Landslide

The conservative opposition scored a major victory over the ruling pro-EU socialists in both presidential and parliamentary elections, marking the Macedonian Left’s biggest defeat yet.

May 9, 2024