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.
EU Condemns Hamas’ Use of Human Shields; Tells Israel to Exercise ‘Maximum Restraint’

EU Condemns Hamas’ Use of Human Shields; Tells Israel to Exercise ‘Maximum Restraint’

The joint statement scolds the terrorists for painting a target on Palestinian hospitals inside Gaza.

November 13, 2023
Privacy Fears as EU Moves Forward With Digital ID

Privacy Fears as EU Moves Forward With Digital ID

Critics warn the plans to give every EU citizen an ‘eID’ will create a “surveillance state.”

November 10, 2023
EU Commission Waters Down Transparency Rules

EU Commission Waters Down Transparency Rules

Months of lobbying from the Left appear to have finally succeeded.

November 9, 2023
Report: Taliban Takes ‘Direct Control’ of Migrant Trafficking Gangs

Report: Taliban Takes ‘Direct Control’ of Migrant Trafficking Gangs

The Taliban could be using money from human trafficking to finance terrorist acts, an intelligence report says.

November 9, 2023
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