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.
On Roger Scruton and the Defense of Civilization

On Roger Scruton and the Defense of Civilization

At our event, three excellent thinkers honored the memory of Sir Roger Scruton, without whom modern conservatism and the future of European civilization is unimaginable.

April 29, 2023
Russian Fighters Intercepted by NATO Over Baltic Sea

Russian Fighters Intercepted by NATO Over Baltic Sea

This is the second time Russian jets came too close to violating NATO airspace their transponders shut down recently, the Luftwaffe stated.

April 28, 2023
MEPs Rally Europe Against “Disastrous” Migration Pact

MEPs Rally Europe Against “Disastrous” Migration Pact

“We are very hopeful to move things in the right direction,” members of the new cross-party policy group said, promising to do everything they can “to stop this left-wing compromise” on the new migration pact.

April 27, 2023
Council of Europe Divided Over Kosovo’s Membership Bid

Council of Europe Divided Over Kosovo’s Membership Bid

Afraid that any more recognition would only embolden their own ethnic minorities, seven countries, including Spain, voted against Kosovo’s CoE admission. Another five, including Ukraine, chose to abstain.

April 26, 2023
EU Council Leak: Europe’s Plan To Win Back Key Global Partners

EU Council Leak: Europe’s Plan To Win Back Key Global Partners

Trade deals, visa-free travel, and “more migration opportunities” are just a few of the proposed EU strategies to prevent countries from defecting to Beijing’s camp.

April 26, 2023
MEPs Urge Commission Not To Release Frozen Hungarian Funds

MEPs Urge Commission Not To Release Frozen Hungarian Funds

All leftist parliamentary groups joined the effort to keep Hungary grounded, signed just a day before Budapest announced a major breakthrough in the negotiations with Brussels on the release of the frozen funds.

April 25, 2023
Hungarian Justice Minister: Agreement Reached With the EU

Hungarian Justice Minister: Agreement Reached With the EU

The Commission is satisfied with the reforms, Justice Minister Judit Varga said after a meeting in Brussels, but Hungary is still waiting for the EU’s official acknowledgement.

April 25, 2023
EU Prepares Sanctions Against Russia-Tied Moldovan Oligarchs

EU Prepares Sanctions Against Russia-Tied Moldovan Oligarchs

Chișinău: those responsible for last month’s insurrection attempt need to be held accountable.

April 24, 2023
Hungarian President Vetoes ‘Complaints Law’ Over LGBT Concerns

Hungarian President Vetoes ‘Complaints Law’ Over LGBT Concerns

“It is necessary to consider whether [it’s] consistent with the freedom of expression,” President Novák stated, questioning the law’s applicability.

April 24, 2023
The Taiwan Strait: Borrell Calls for EU Warships

The Taiwan Strait: Borrell Calls for EU Warships

The foreign affairs chief urged “European navies to patrol the Taiwan Strait to signify Europe’s commitment to the freedom of navigation,” even though there are few member states capable of such missions, and even fewer who would do it.

April 24, 2023
Chat Control: EU Presents Draft Report on Mandatory Surveillance Law

Chat Control: EU Presents Draft Report on Mandatory Surveillance Law

The new proposal “doesn’t want users to be informed that their correspondence has been (falsely) reported,” the European Pirate Party’s assessment reads.

April 23, 2023
EU To Speed Up Labor Migration to Europe

EU To Speed Up Labor Migration to Europe

The EU “needs to attract new low and medium skilled third-country national workers … who cannot find legal ways to reach Europe,” the statement to the legislation argues for establishing a common, simplified residence permit system.

April 21, 2023