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.
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
Intel Leak: Romania Plays ‘Key Role’ in the War in Ukraine

Intel Leak: Romania Plays ‘Key Role’ in the War in Ukraine

Bucharest has been training troops, transporting weapons, and flying drones over Ukraine without anyone in the country knowing.

April 16, 2023
Migration: A Key Issue for Greek and Turkish Elections

Migration: A Key Issue for Greek and Turkish Elections

Ever since 2015, migration has been a central issue for most European nations. It is expected to become increasingly debated in Brussels as the European Union moves closer to finalizing

April 10, 2023
EU Arms Procurement Plan Stalled Over Contracting Concerns

EU Arms Procurement Plan Stalled Over Contracting Concerns

France and others seek guarantees that the money will stay in the EU, but others are not sure about the capabilities of the European defense industry.

April 9, 2023
Quid Est Veritas?—Interview with <strong>David Lloyd Dusenbury</strong>

Quid Est Veritas?—Interview with David Lloyd Dusenbury

“We really can’t imagine the world without the drama of Jesus and Pilate,” the author said, exploring the ripple effects of history’s most influential trial.

April 7, 2023
Three More Countries Join in LGBT Lawsuit Against Hungary

Three More Countries Join in LGBT Lawsuit Against Hungary

Fourteen member states stand with the Commission in accusing Hungary of discrimination, including France and Germany, joining the lawsuit hours before the deadline.

April 7, 2023
U.S. Announces Another $2.6B in Weapons for Ukraine

U.S. Announces Another $2.6B in Weapons for Ukraine

U.S. commitment to substantial resources “reflects the American interests and values that are at stake,” the Department of Defense said, vowing to send more packages in the future.

April 5, 2023
From Neutrality to NATO: How Finlandization Ends Today

From Neutrality to NATO: How Finlandization Ends Today

Finnish neutrality began as a geopolitical necessity, but can finally be left behind in exchange for a more united future.

April 4, 2023
Despite Warnings, Sweden Joins EU Lawsuit Against Hungary

Despite Warnings, Sweden Joins EU Lawsuit Against Hungary

Sweden can forget about the Hungarian ratification of its NATO-membership, at least for the time being.

April 3, 2023
Bakhmut Center Captured, Wagner Claims

Bakhmut Center Captured, Wagner Claims

Ukraine denies the claims, insisting that the Russians are still “very far” from taking Bakhmut.

April 3, 2023