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.
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
European Parliament Still on the Fence About Border Walls

European Parliament Still on the Fence About Border Walls

“If we want to show solidarity, then we must restore the order at our borders, if needed by building fences where they are needed,” EPP spokesman Jeroen Lenaers said after pushing through an amendment to fund border walls, which was later thrown out by the Left with the entire package.

April 21, 2023
Luxembourg’s Gay PM Slams Orbán over LGBT Law

Luxembourg’s Gay PM Slams Orbán over LGBT Law

“I would ask you not to stigmatize those with a different identity or faith,” Hungarian MEP Tamás Deutch replied after PM Xavier Bettel accused Hungary of homophobia.

April 21, 2023
Controversial Migration Package Approved by Left-Right EP Coalition

Controversial Migration Package Approved by Left-Right EP Coalition

“There are more battles to come,” conservative MEP Charlie Weimers noted, observing that the decision would prevent effective border control and enshrine migrant quotas in the new Asylum and Immigration Pact.

April 20, 2023
Brazil’s Soft Stance on Russia Might Hinder Mercosur Trade Deal

Brazil’s Soft Stance on Russia Might Hinder Mercosur Trade Deal

President Lula’s recent remarks about the war in Ukraine cast doubts on the future of EU-South America trade relations, even though the bloc would badly need to counter China’s economic dominance in the region.

April 20, 2023
Intel Leak: Disguised Chinese Spyware Still Sold to U.S. Government

Intel Leak: Disguised Chinese Spyware Still Sold to U.S. Government

Although banned four years ago, the intelligence assessment shows that Hikvision still constitutes a security threat to the U.S. Department of Defense.

April 19, 2023
Brazil’s Lula Calls For the West To End the War

Brazil’s Lula Calls For the West To End the War

Sending weapons is equal to “incentivizing war,” President Lula said in Beijing, showcasing BRICS as a global peace coalition.

April 17, 2023
Von der Leyen Sued Over Pfizer Contracts

Von der Leyen Sued Over Pfizer Contracts

The Commission chief could see her immunity stripped as she is being sued for €50,000 in moral damages for “undermining the collective faith” in the Belgian state.

April 17, 2023
Upcoming Transparency Directive Makes European NGOs Sweat

Upcoming Transparency Directive Makes European NGOs Sweat

In Brussels, transparency rules are welcome only as long as they target conservatives, as foreign-funded NGOs fear that by forcing them to disclose their sources of revenue, the Commission will let “illiberal forces stigmatize” civil society.

April 17, 2023