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.
UK Postpones Mass Surveillance Plan Until It’s “Technically Feasible”

UK Postpones Mass Surveillance Plan Until It’s “Technically Feasible”

‘Spy clause’ to scan private encrypted messages not ditched—just kicked down the road for the next government to implement.

September 8, 2023
EU Committee Greenlights Controversial Media Regulations

EU Committee Greenlights Controversial Media Regulations

The Media Freedom Act is simultaneously criticized for being a leftist power grab and for allowing disinformation.

September 8, 2023
AUR is Ready for Brussels. Are We?

AUR is Ready for Brussels. Are We?

As the Romanian nationalist party looks for a home in Brussels’ conservative bloc after the 2024 EP elections, there are things prospective partners should consider, as not all that glitters is ‘gold.’

September 7, 2023
Enlargement Commissioner At Odds with VDL on EU Expansion

Enlargement Commissioner At Odds with VDL on EU Expansion

Von der Leyen wants EU accession to remain a “merit-based process” without any promises.

September 7, 2023
Le Pen Tops Macron in Recent Poll 

Le Pen Tops Macron in Recent Poll 

The conservative party leader is quickly shedding the negative branding of the mainstream media, as 43% of French people say they’d consider voting for her.

September 7, 2023
Romania Admits Being Hit by Drone After Denying It for Days

Romania Admits Being Hit by Drone After Denying It for Days

If it is confirmed to be a Russian drone, President Iohannis would consider it a “serious violation” of NATO’s territorial integrity.

September 6, 2023
Belgian Asylum Chaos: Thousands Left To Roam the Streets

Belgian Asylum Chaos: Thousands Left To Roam the Streets

“This will have deleterious effects in Brussels, and not just around the Midi Station,” Brussels Minister Alain Maron warned after the government decided to stop giving shelter to male asylum-seekers.

September 1, 2023
Meloni To Implement Grand New Strategy Against Illegal Migration

Meloni To Implement Grand New Strategy Against Illegal Migration

The Cutro Decree will restrict asylum rights for economic migrants, speed up returns and deportations, and impose severe punishment on human traffickers.

September 1, 2023
Being ‘Trans’ is the UK’s New Get-Out-Of-Jail-Free Card

Being ‘Trans’ is the UK’s New Get-Out-Of-Jail-Free Card

Yet another male British pedophile has avoided a prison sentence for child pornography by identifying as transgender.

September 1, 2023
Macron Floats Possible Referenda, Party Leaders Remain Divided

Macron Floats Possible Referenda, Party Leaders Remain Divided

French parties proposed referenda on immigration, compulsory military service, pension reforms, and euthanasia in response to President Macron’s call for a “cycle of discussions.”

August 31, 2023
Lampedusa Overwhelmed by Record Number of Migrants

Lampedusa Overwhelmed by Record Number of Migrants

The island’s reception center is on the brink of collapse after admitting 130 boats, carrying over 4,000 refugees, within the last 48 hours.

August 28, 2023
Peterson Loses Court Battle, Ordered to Attend ‘Re-education’

Peterson Loses Court Battle, Ordered to Attend ‘Re-education’

Peterson vows to take the case to the Supreme Court if needed, but if his appeal is dismissed, he’d attend the course and broadcast it in the name of free speech.

August 28, 2023