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.
Commission Hides New Vaccine Contract from Public

Commission Hides New Vaccine Contract from Public

There is something shady about the EU’s new deal with Pfizer. Albeit at a higher price, EU countries will have to pay for fewer COVID-19 vaccine doses, but the Commission refuses to say exactly how many.

May 30, 2023
Democratization Canceled: Erdogan Wins Turkish Run-ups

Democratization Canceled: Erdogan Wins Turkish Run-ups

The opposition’s democratization plans might be postponed, but analysts say that since President Erdoğan only won by a narrow margin, he may end up adopting some of the liberal reforms himself.

May 29, 2023
Commission Adviser Calls Europe Blind to Chinese Influence

Commission Adviser Calls Europe Blind to Chinese Influence

Western Europe is especially bad at spotting foreign propaganda, Ivana Karásková said, urging the EU to adopt its ‘foreign agents law,’ despite the backlash it generated among global, leftist NGOs.

May 28, 2023
EU Council President Atones for Overspending by Spending More

EU Council President Atones for Overspending by Spending More

After being accused of taking too many private flights, Michel wants to buy carbon credits to fly even more. Because Europeans care more about pollution than their taxes being spent unnecessarily, right?

May 27, 2023
EU Accuses OpenAI of Blackmail in AI Regulation Feud

EU Accuses OpenAI of Blackmail in AI Regulation Feud

There are “technical limitations to what’s possible,” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said, hinting that his company might have to leave Europe if Brussels remains unwilling to compromise.

May 26, 2023
Lithuanian Government Crumbles in Reimbursement Abuse Scandal

Lithuanian Government Crumbles in Reimbursement Abuse Scandal

The opposition calls for the government’s resignation, but it would rather disband the entire parliament since the snowballing scandal has engulfed all major parties alike, leading to snap elections soon.

May 26, 2023
Belgium Split Over EU Environmental Plan

Belgium Split Over EU Environmental Plan

Wallonia pushes for even stricter rules, while Flanders rejects the ambitious nature restoration plan for fear of a new round of farmer protests—leaving the divided De Croo government unable to find a solution.

May 26, 2023
Italian MEPs Put NGO in Place in Heated Shipwreck Debate

Italian MEPs Put NGO in Place in Heated Shipwreck Debate

Parliamentarians exchanged shouts and vulgarities after Doctors Without Borders accused Italy of being responsible for the 89 migrant deaths at sea, despite rescue workers’ claiming professional conduct.

May 25, 2023
European Court Rules Against Romania for Lack of Same-Sex Partnerships

European Court Rules Against Romania for Lack of Same-Sex Partnerships

“This trend of [the ECHR] exceeding its jurisdiction represents a severe threat to democracy,” Romanian MEP Cristian Terheș told The European Conservative.

May 25, 2023
PM Orbán: Ukraine Can’t Win the War

PM Orbán: Ukraine Can’t Win the War

“I’m speaking here as a politician who should save lives,” the Hungarian Prime Minister said, calling the international community to focus on preventing unnecessary deaths rather than fueling them.

May 24, 2023
EU To Reorganize Budget To Fit in New Foreign Missions

EU To Reorganize Budget To Fit in New Foreign Missions

Balancing geopolitical ambitions with budgetary realities, the EU not only keeps existing foreign missions but also tries to add new ones, while calling for 40% female participation and 100% member state-funded personnel.

May 24, 2023
Turkish ‘Kingmaker’ Backs Erdoğan in Run-Up Election

Turkish ‘Kingmaker’ Backs Erdoğan in Run-Up Election

With 5% of the votes in the first round, Sinan Oğan is the one to potentially break the tie in Turkey’s presidential race. And although it broke his alliance, the ‘kingmaker’ chose to help Erdoğan secure another turn.

May 23, 2023