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.
EU Commission Agrees To Fund Border Protection After Long Council Negotiation

EU Commission Agrees To Fund Border Protection After Long Council Negotiation

Austrian Chancellor Nehammer: EU Commission agreed to “de facto” pay for the border fences.

February 11, 2023
Moldovan Pro-EU Government Resigns, Blames Lack of Domestic Support

Moldovan Pro-EU Government Resigns, Blames Lack of Domestic Support

“Moldova is entering a new phase, one in which security is our priority,” Moldovan PM Natalia Gavrilița said in her resignation speech.

February 11, 2023
France To Finally Restrict Access to Online Pornography

France To Finally Restrict Access to Online Pornography

“2023 is the end of access to pornographic sites for our children,” said Jean-Noël Barrot, French Minister for Digital Affairs.

February 10, 2023
Changing Narrative: Top Australian Morning Show Questions COVID Boosters

Changing Narrative: Top Australian Morning Show Questions COVID Boosters

“I have seen all those reports on the internet about fit and healthy people just dropping down with health issues,” said Today host Karl Stefanovic, as Canberra recommends a fifth COVID shot.

February 9, 2023
NATO General: Losses in Ukraine Are “Out of Proportion”

NATO General: Losses in Ukraine Are “Out of Proportion”

As Europe grapples with ammunition shortage, it becomes clear that soft power can not substitute for military might, NATO Commander Cavoli believes.

February 9, 2023
Jordan Peterson and the Program for an Alternative Future

Jordan Peterson and the Program for an Alternative Future

“The powerful players in the world are increasingly collaborating to impose a top-down vision of the future on everyone,” Peterson says. His initiative aims to put humanity in the center once again.

February 8, 2023
Hungary Urges EU To Diversify Energy, Calls Sanctions Package “Suicidal”

Hungary Urges EU To Diversify Energy, Calls Sanctions Package “Suicidal”

Without the EU’s help in achieving energy independence from Russia, a total embargo on Russian fossil fuels is simply untenable in Central Europe.

February 7, 2023
Hundreds Dead as Major Earthquake Hits Turkey, Syria

Hundreds Dead as Major Earthquake Hits Turkey, Syria

The EU’s Civil Protection mechanism has been activated and European rescue teams are on their way to the affected areas.

February 6, 2023
Israeli Watchdog: “Overwhelming Evidence” of Ties Between EU-Funded NGOs and Terrorists

Israeli Watchdog: “Overwhelming Evidence” of Ties Between EU-Funded NGOs and Terrorists

“A thorough and responsible review of this open-source information should convince governments to end funding to these organizations,” Itai Reuveni, Director of Communications at NGO Monitor said.

February 5, 2023
European Commission: No Reason To Scrap Qatar Aviation Deal

European Commission: No Reason To Scrap Qatar Aviation Deal

The European Parliament is not convinced by the Commission’s reasoning and wants further scrutiny of the agreement.

February 4, 2023
NZZ: Washington Offered Moscow 20% of Ukraine for Peace

NZZ: Washington Offered Moscow 20% of Ukraine for Peace

The White House denies allegations from the Swiss-German newspaper claiming that Biden would rather concede Ukrainian territory than maintain a long war of attrition. The CIA calls the report “completely false.”

February 3, 2023
Pope Francis: ‘Economic Colonialism’ Must Stop

Pope Francis: ‘Economic Colonialism’ Must Stop

Congo is “not a mine to be exploited nor a land to be plundered,” the pontiff said in Kinshasa, before calling for free elections and de-escalation of the DRC’s civil conflicts.

February 3, 2023