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.
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
Brussels Terrorist Was an Escaped Prisoner

Brussels Terrorist Was an Escaped Prisoner

The Islamist shooter had fled from a 26-year sentence he was serving in a Tunisian prison.

October 23, 2023
EU Divisions Over Israel Derail Steel Talks With U.S.

EU Divisions Over Israel Derail Steel Talks With U.S.

While Israel calls Europe to follow von der Leyen’s leadership, Arab countries praise Borrell as a hero of Palestine.

October 20, 2023
Only 1 in 6 Migrants With Deportation Orders is Deported

Only 1 in 6 Migrants With Deportation Orders is Deported

EU Commission blames Parliament for refusing to agree to more effective return policies

October 20, 2023
Blame Game: What Happened at Al-Ahli Hospital?

Blame Game: What Happened at Al-Ahli Hospital?

The New York Times changed its headline from “Israeli strike” to “strike” to “blast” in less than a day.

October 19, 2023
MEPs Rush To Hammer Israel Over Hospital Bombing

MEPs Rush To Hammer Israel Over Hospital Bombing

Left-wing MEPs were quick to condemn Israel for the Al-Ahli hospital bombing, ignoring the evidence that doesn’t support their bias.

October 19, 2023
EU Leaders Jump to Conclusions After Gaza Hospital Bombing

EU Leaders Jump to Conclusions After Gaza Hospital Bombing

Most EU leaders denounced the alleged Israeli strike, despite evidence suggesting it was fake news from Hamas.

October 18, 2023
European Parliament Approves Another €50B for Ukraine

European Parliament Approves Another €50B for Ukraine

Skeptical MEPs from Left and Right accuse EU of propping up an inherently corrupt regime.

October 18, 2023
“United in Diversity”: MEPs React to Brussels Terror Attack

“United in Diversity”: MEPs React to Brussels Terror Attack

Apparently, illegal migration has nothing to do with terrorism, but at least the EU Parliament knows how to avoid further deaths: by making Europe more open.

October 17, 2023