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.
EU To Allocate €600 Million To Strengthen External Borders

EU To Allocate €600 Million To Strengthen External Borders

The first objective will be the reinforcement of the “key” Bulgarian-Turkish border, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s letter states.

March 23, 2023
Migration: EU Prefers ‘Voluntary Return’ Over Deportations

Migration: EU Prefers ‘Voluntary Return’ Over Deportations

We “need to have a credible option of forced returns,” Mari Juritsch, the bloc’s new Return Coordinator said.

March 23, 2023
Covert Conquest: Russian Subversion Plan for Moldova Leaked

Covert Conquest: Russian Subversion Plan for Moldova Leaked

“The document treats Moldova as a pliable satellite,” David Kramer, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State said about Russia’s 10-year plan to regain control over its former republic.

March 23, 2023
A Million Rounds: EU Defense Ministers Agree on Arms Supply Deal

A Million Rounds: EU Defense Ministers Agree on Arms Supply Deal

Only 17 member states out of 27 have subscribed to the €1 billion worth of joint procurement, a number which was, nevertheless, described by Borrell as an “extraordinary demonstration of European unity and readiness.”

March 22, 2023
Ambassador: Poland Will Fight Russia if Ukraine Loses

Ambassador: Poland Will Fight Russia if Ukraine Loses

If Ukraine fails, “we will have no choice but to enter the conflict,” Polish Ambassador Jan Rościszewski told LCI in the latest interview.

March 21, 2023
Widening Schism: Cardinals Call for Trial and Removal of German Catholic Leadership

Widening Schism: Cardinals Call for Trial and Removal of German Catholic Leadership

The blessing of same-sex couples and other reforms are “sins against Christ Himself and of the most serious nature,” U.S. Cardinal Burke said, calling for the end of the Synodal Path in Germany.

March 20, 2023
Gay Marriage Could Be Coming for Estonians

Gay Marriage Could Be Coming for Estonians

The leading Reform Party’s new coalition partners have already made up their minds, only PM Kallas is still on the fence, as Estonia is set to be governed by an all-left government for the first time.

March 19, 2023
Turkey To Give Green Light for Finland’s NATO Membership Soon

Turkey To Give Green Light for Finland’s NATO Membership Soon

After meeting the Finnish President, Erdoğan will likely ratify Finland’s application within a month. Sweden, however, will probably have to wait until after May’s elections.

March 18, 2023
EU Alarmed at Chinese Arms Shipments to Russia

EU Alarmed at Chinese Arms Shipments to Russia

“Very relevant consequences” could follow, the head of the European Parliament’s China delegation said in response. “Beijing has been warned.”

March 17, 2023
Commission: Only One in Five Failed Asylum Seekers is Returned

Commission: Only One in Five Failed Asylum Seekers is Returned

Failing to return migrants “hampers our system and erodes trust,” the Commissioner said, urging members to ramp up deportations.

March 17, 2023
Socialist Victory Signals Leftist Shift in Lithuania

Socialist Victory Signals Leftist Shift in Lithuania

In just two years, the LSDP went from 9% to 17%, winning the first round of Lithuania’s local elections. But the second round may favor the conservative TS this Sunday.

March 17, 2023
Millions Wasted: EU Countries Call for Reviewing Pfizer Deal

Millions Wasted: EU Countries Call for Reviewing Pfizer Deal

It is “irrational” to buy more vaccines, Bulgaria argued, as it prepares to destroy more vaccines, now expired, than it had administered.

March 16, 2023