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.
Ukraine Ready To Negotiate on “Territorial Issues,” Merz Says

Ukraine Ready To Negotiate on “Territorial Issues,” Merz Says

Permanent recognition of Russian-occupied territories is still “not up for discussion,” the German chancellor stressed.

August 14, 2025
Justice Served: Controversial German Judge Nominee Withdraws Over Plagiarism

Justice Served: Controversial German Judge Nominee Withdraws Over Plagiarism

Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf may have been the biggest advocate for banning the AfD, but her likely replacement will not be much better either.

August 7, 2025
Tusk Scrambles to Prevent Nawrocki’s Security Chief from Accessing Classified Documents

Tusk Scrambles to Prevent Nawrocki’s Security Chief from Accessing Classified Documents

The liberal PM is accused of “paralyzing” the work of Poland’s National Security Bureau by denying security clearance to its conservative-appointed director.

August 7, 2025
Trump Threatens 35% Tariffs if Brussels Backtracks on $600 Billion Investment Promise

Trump Threatens 35% Tariffs if Brussels Backtracks on $600 Billion Investment Promise

Von der Leyen has already admitted that she may have overpromised in the name of member states.

August 6, 2025
Back on the Right Track: Conservative Polish President Sworn In as Liberal Coalition Cracks

Back on the Right Track: Conservative Polish President Sworn In as Liberal Coalition Cracks

“Poland is not the European Union,” President Nawrocki declared. “Poland is Poland, and it will stay that way.”

August 6, 2025
Enough Is Enough: Ukrainians Attack Draft Officers for Second Time in a Week

Enough Is Enough: Ukrainians Attack Draft Officers for Second Time in a Week

Citizens armed with steel pipes and batons clashed with recruiters, just days after protesters stormed a stadium to free newly mobilized soldiers after another one was beaten to death.

August 5, 2025
ECJ Ruling “Castrates” Member States’ Migration Policy

ECJ Ruling “Castrates” Member States’ Migration Policy

By blocking deportations, the Court will increasingly make Europeans “perceive the EU as an entity acting against its own citizens,” Professor Markus Kerber warned.

August 4, 2025
Portugal Joins Backlash Against EU Tobacco Tax Hike

Portugal Joins Backlash Against EU Tobacco Tax Hike

The government warns the plan could cost Lisbon €1.5 billion in lost revenue and drive a surge in contraband.

August 4, 2025
Von der Leyen’s ‘Explanation’ for Missing Pfizer Texts Fools No One

Von der Leyen’s ‘Explanation’ for Missing Pfizer Texts Fools No One

The Commission admitted to reviewing the texts weeks after the freedom of information request had been filed, yet still decided not to keep them.

August 1, 2025
PM Orbán: The Visegrad Four Will Be Back and Block the Current EU Budget Proposal

PM Orbán: The Visegrad Four Will Be Back and Block the Current EU Budget Proposal

Within two years, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, and Hungary will all be led by sovereigntist governments, and together will be able to block “Ukraine budget,” the Hungarian PM predicted.

August 1, 2025
Gone Up in Smoke: EU Tobacco Taxes Would Increase Prices by an Average of 20%

Gone Up in Smoke: EU Tobacco Taxes Would Increase Prices by an Average of 20%

The price hike of up to €2 per pack would hit poorer countries the most, with industry experts warning about the explosion of black-market sales.

July 31, 2025
Austrian EU Ambassador Resigns Amid Allegations Involving Sexist Erotic Blog

Austrian EU Ambassador Resigns Amid Allegations Involving Sexist Erotic Blog

The ÖVP-linked top diplomat denies writing “misogynistic” erotic fantasies from a work computer in the foreign ministry, and says he resigned to save Austria from further embarrassment.

July 31, 2025