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.
Schengen Enlargement Key Priority of Hungary’s EU Presidency

Schengen Enlargement Key Priority of Hungary’s EU Presidency

Hungary may find the right approach to lobby Austria on behalf of Romania’s Schengen accession

November 9, 2023
‘Psychological Game:’ Israel’s Hostage Dilemma a Month After the Attack

‘Psychological Game:’ Israel’s Hostage Dilemma a Month After the Attack

Giving in to Hamas’ blackmail would only lead to more violence, Israel argues, but ramps up diplomatic efforts to free the two hundred hostages trapped in Gaza and largely forgotten by the West.

November 7, 2023
EU, UN Accuse Israel of ‘Settler Terrorism’ in the West Bank

EU, UN Accuse Israel of ‘Settler Terrorism’ in the West Bank

“They try to equate Jewish settlers with Hamas. But there is no equation between murderous terrorists and people trying to defend their families,” the chairwoman of My Israel told The European Conservative.

November 2, 2023
Western Europe Pushes To Abolish EU Veto Rights

Western Europe Pushes To Abolish EU Veto Rights

Foreign ministers meeting in Berlin could also be open to a more à la carte-type of integration before Ukraine and others join the bloc.

November 2, 2023
Fico Musters Army of Border Guards To Deter Migrants

Fico Musters Army of Border Guards To Deter Migrants

The Slovakian overnight operation with drones, dogs, and hundreds of border guards “sent a clear message to human smugglers.”

October 31, 2023
Revealed: Ireland’s Secret Migrant Hotel Bill

Revealed: Ireland’s Secret Migrant Hotel Bill

Leaked documents show Irish taxpayers pay €34 million a month to house migrants in 176 hotels—plus funding hundreds of other accommodations.

October 31, 2023
Conservative MEPs: Are EU Taxpayers Funding Terrorism?

Conservative MEPs: Are EU Taxpayers Funding Terrorism?

The Commission admitted that EU funds may have been misused by the PA to pay militants and that children are still being indoctrinated in UN-run public schools—pledging much more vigilance in the future.

October 31, 2023
EU ‘Superstate’: European Parliament Proposes Treaty Change

EU ‘Superstate’: European Parliament Proposes Treaty Change

“Fanatic” Eurofederalists in the Parliament, supported by a large leftist majority, would reduce the role of member states to that of a German state or Swiss canton, MEP Jacek Saryusz-Wolski explained.

October 30, 2023
Privacy Victory: EU Waters Down Mass Surveillance Plan

Privacy Victory: EU Waters Down Mass Surveillance Plan

The decision comes as the commissioner responsible for drafting the plan is caught up in an extensive conflict of interests scandal.

October 26, 2023
Erdogan Sends Swedish NATO Bid to Parliament

Erdogan Sends Swedish NATO Bid to Parliament

Sweden is one step closer to becoming a member of NATO, even though Turkey provided no timeline for the parliamentary ratification.

October 24, 2023
Ukraine Aims To Be Europe’s Weapons Factory

Ukraine Aims To Be Europe’s Weapons Factory

With the West’s focus shifting to the conflict in Israel, Kyiv no longer asks for aid, but investments in their planned military industry.

October 24, 2023
Borrell Urges Ceasefire, von der Leyen Amplifies Support for Israel

Borrell Urges Ceasefire, von der Leyen Amplifies Support for Israel

The division between the EU’s top officials grows wider by the day, with hundreds of bureaucrats going against the Commission chief for her alleged pro-Israel bias.

October 24, 2023