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.
Von der Leyen’s EPP Pushes for ‘Transparency Registries’ for NGOs—While Condemning Budapest for the Same

Von der Leyen’s EPP Pushes for ‘Transparency Registries’ for NGOs—While Condemning Budapest for the Same

“We don’t want an anti-Soros law,” leftist lawmakers said, arguing that it would have the same effect as the Hungarian transparency law criticized by Brussels.

June 25, 2025
Rubio Slams Sánchez for Refusing To Commit to the 5% NATO Defense Spending Target

Rubio Slams Sánchez for Refusing To Commit to the 5% NATO Defense Spending Target

‘It’s a big problem, and the other NATO leaders will have to confront Spain on this today,’ the U.S. Secretary of State said.

June 25, 2025
Germany: Police Target 170 People for Insulting Politicians Online

Germany: Police Target 170 People for Insulting Politicians Online

If you call Chancellor Merz a “drunk” or Green leader Robert Habeck an “idiot” in Deutschland you could get a visit from law enforcement.

June 25, 2025
Parliament Sues Commission for Sidestepping €150B Defense Vote

Parliament Sues Commission for Sidestepping €150B Defense Vote

The legal committee almost unanimously voted to take the EU Commission to court over bypassing Parliament to fast-track the spending scheme.

June 24, 2025
Germany Caught Secretly Dropping Off Migrants in the Netherlands

Germany Caught Secretly Dropping Off Migrants in the Netherlands

The Dutch migration ministry admitted that the practice has been going on for years, and often without any coordination with the local authorities.

June 24, 2025
Czech Le Pen? Court Reopens Right-Wing Frontrunner’s 20-Year-Old Case Months Before Election

Czech Le Pen? Court Reopens Right-Wing Frontrunner’s 20-Year-Old Case Months Before Election

Just as his party surges in the polls, Czech populist Andrej Babiš sees his acquittal overturned in what can be called a politically motivated decision.

June 24, 2025
Hungary and Slovakia Veto 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia

Hungary and Slovakia Veto 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia

The two landlocked countries seek to use their veto as leverage to gain opt-outs from the separate Russian energy ban.

June 23, 2025
Kallas: Israel Human Rights Review Is Not a “Punishment”—That Comes Later

Kallas: Israel Human Rights Review Is Not a “Punishment”—That Comes Later

“If the situation does not improve [in Gaza], we can discuss further measures in July,” the EU’s foreign affairs chief warned.

June 23, 2025
Von der Leyen in Crisis? Leftist Parties Threaten To Pull Support From Queen Ursula

Von der Leyen in Crisis? Leftist Parties Threaten To Pull Support From Queen Ursula

The left-wing ‘rebellion’ in Brussels may not be as serious as it seems: the ‘Ursula coalition’ will cling together until the very last moment in their fight for political survival.

June 23, 2025
NATO Caves to Trump on 5% Defence Spending

NATO Caves to Trump on 5% Defence Spending

Allies will back a major spending hike at this week’s summit—but only by 2035, and with Spain already dodging the full commitment.

June 23, 2025
Patriots Break Through Firewall with Anti-Migration Amendments in Mali Resolution

Patriots Break Through Firewall with Anti-Migration Amendments in Mali Resolution

The adopted amendments pay tribute to European soldiers who sacrificed their lives fighting jihadists, and call for stronger EU action against illegal migration from West Africa.

June 19, 2025
EU Parliament Approves New Body to Investigate the Climate NGO Scandal

EU Parliament Approves New Body to Investigate the Climate NGO Scandal

The right-wing initiative put forward by the ECR is a major step toward transparency, but it’s still far from what true accountability would look like.

June 19, 2025