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.
Czech Le Pen? Court Reopens Right-Wing Frontrunner’s 20-Year-Old Case Months Before Election

Czech Le Pen? Court Reopens Right-Wing Frontrunner’s 20-Year-Old Case Months Before Election

Just as his party surges in the polls, Czech populist Andrej Babiš sees his acquittal overturned in what can be called a politically motivated decision.

June 24, 2025
Hungary and Slovakia Veto 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia

Hungary and Slovakia Veto 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia

The two landlocked countries seek to use their veto as leverage to gain opt-outs from the separate Russian energy ban.

June 23, 2025
Kallas: Israel Human Rights Review Is Not a “Punishment”—That Comes Later

Kallas: Israel Human Rights Review Is Not a “Punishment”—That Comes Later

“If the situation does not improve [in Gaza], we can discuss further measures in July,” the EU’s foreign affairs chief warned.

June 23, 2025
Von der Leyen in Crisis? Leftist Parties Threaten To Pull Support From Queen Ursula

Von der Leyen in Crisis? Leftist Parties Threaten To Pull Support From Queen Ursula

The left-wing ‘rebellion’ in Brussels may not be as serious as it seems: the ‘Ursula coalition’ will cling together until the very last moment in their fight for political survival.

June 23, 2025
NATO Caves to Trump on 5% Defence Spending

NATO Caves to Trump on 5% Defence Spending

Allies will back a major spending hike at this week’s summit—but only by 2035, and with Spain already dodging the full commitment.

June 23, 2025
Patriots Break Through Firewall with Anti-Migration Amendments in Mali Resolution

Patriots Break Through Firewall with Anti-Migration Amendments in Mali Resolution

The adopted amendments pay tribute to European soldiers who sacrificed their lives fighting jihadists, and call for stronger EU action against illegal migration from West Africa.

June 19, 2025
EU Parliament Approves New Body to Investigate the Climate NGO Scandal

EU Parliament Approves New Body to Investigate the Climate NGO Scandal

The right-wing initiative put forward by the ECR is a major step toward transparency, but it’s still far from what true accountability would look like.

June 19, 2025
EU Commission Pushes for Massive Power Grab Ahead of EU Enlargement

EU Commission Pushes for Massive Power Grab Ahead of EU Enlargement

The Commission wants to sideline member states and ram through decisions with majority votes—a power grab that will cost taxpayers and crush sovereignty.

June 19, 2025
Budapest Pride Once Again Biggest Concern of EU Parliament

Budapest Pride Once Again Biggest Concern of EU Parliament

Leftist MEPs demanded that Hungary be stripped of its voting rights and urged the von der Leyen commission to personally attend this month’s illegal Pride March in Budapest.

June 18, 2025
Is It Even Legal? EU Commission to Ban All Russian Energy Imports By End of 2027

Is It Even Legal? EU Commission to Ban All Russian Energy Imports By End of 2027

By ignoring EU treaties and bypassing national vetoes, Brussels plans to throw vulnerable member states under the bus for the sake of Ukraine.

June 18, 2025
‘Hammer Girl’ Escapes Justice Again—Thanks to Brussels

‘Hammer Girl’ Escapes Justice Again—Thanks to Brussels

Conservatives say the delays show clear double standards, as their own immunity is swiftly lifted even over minor speech offences.

June 18, 2025
EU Parliament Passes Child Sex Abuse Bill After Deleting All References to ‘Pedophilia’

EU Parliament Passes Child Sex Abuse Bill After Deleting All References to ‘Pedophilia’

The Parliament also called for mandatory age verification for porn sites, but voted down a Patriot proposal on deporting migrant child rapists.

June 17, 2025