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.
France Suggests Building Up to 14 New Nuclear Reactors

France Suggests Building Up to 14 New Nuclear Reactors

France already has the highest share of nuclear power in its energy mix among all EU countries.

January 9, 2024
EU Council: Eurocrat Panic Over Potential Orbán Presidency

EU Council: Eurocrat Panic Over Potential Orbán Presidency

Early exit of Council President Charles Michel could lead to Hungary’s conservative PM taking over—a nightmare for Brussels’ bureaucrats.

January 8, 2024
EU Agreement on Migration Won’t Stop Mass Migration

EU Agreement on Migration Won’t Stop Mass Migration

“The Commission will make sure that member states will go beyond their fair share” of migrant relocations if needed, while the pull factors contributing to mass migration remain unaddressed.

December 20, 2023
Germany’s New Strategy Pushes ‘Feminist Foreign Policy’ in Asia

Germany’s New Strategy Pushes ‘Feminist Foreign Policy’ in Asia

Foreign Minister Baerbock’s plan fails to explain how prioritizing “gender-transformative projects” would counter Chinese influence in the region.

December 20, 2023
Report: EU Will Miss Most 2030 Climate Targets

Report: EU Will Miss Most 2030 Climate Targets

EU member states are off track for achieving the climate objectives they set for themselves.

December 19, 2023
Europe Discards €4 Billion in Expired COVID Vaccines

Europe Discards €4 Billion in Expired COVID Vaccines

Thanks to the Commission, EU taxpayers paid for hundreds of millions of surplus jabs— paying more for them on average than the rest of the world.

December 19, 2023
Tensions Mount for Russia’s Neighbors

Tensions Mount for Russia’s Neighbors

From Finland to Bulgaria, NATO’s eastern flank is preparing for conflict with Russia.

December 18, 2023
Von der Leyen: We Need Plan B if Hungary Vetoes Ukraine Funds Again

Von der Leyen: We Need Plan B if Hungary Vetoes Ukraine Funds Again

The EU needs “an operational solution in case unanimity is not possible,” the Commission chief said at the Council Summit’s concluding press conference.

December 15, 2023
EU Agrees to Ukraine Accession Talks, But No Funds Yet

EU Agrees to Ukraine Accession Talks, But No Funds Yet

Hungarian PM Orbán left the Council chamber to allow other leaders to take a ‘unanimous’ decision, but there will be many more wrangles ahead

December 15, 2023
European Council: Little Optimism for Big Ukraine Deal

European Council: Little Optimism for Big Ukraine Deal

EU leaders are preparing for a days-long battle with Hungary’s PM Orbán over sovereignty and national interests.

December 14, 2023
Moscow Will View Romania, Poland, Slovakia as Combatants if F-16s Deployed

Moscow Will View Romania, Poland, Slovakia as Combatants if F-16s Deployed

Russian saber-rattling continues: launching jets from NATO territory “will force Russia to retaliate.”

December 14, 2023
EU and Hungary: Who’s Blackmailing Who?

EU and Hungary: Who’s Blackmailing Who?

The EU is about to make a terrible mistake that must be stopped, PM Orbán said.

December 13, 2023