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 Struggles To Catch Up With AI

EU Struggles To Catch Up With AI

ChatGPT keeps sending EU lawmakers back to the drawing board, as regulating a technology whose implications cannot be fully grasped yet can be quite tricky.

March 8, 2023
Spain To Introduce Sweeping Gender Parity Laws

Spain To Introduce Sweeping Gender Parity Laws

Half of the political and economic power must be for women, socialist PM Pedro Sánchez said, but feminists remain skeptical.

March 8, 2023
Nuremberg 2.0: Ukraine War Crimes Tribunal Launched

Nuremberg 2.0: Ukraine War Crimes Tribunal Launched

The International Criminal Court has no competence to persecute Russian war crimes in Ukraine. But perhaps the ICPA, launched by the Eurojust’s Joint Investigation Team will do.

March 7, 2023
SPD’s Indelible Stain: Schröder Keeps His Membership

SPD’s Indelible Stain: Schröder Keeps His Membership

According to the SPD’s arbitration commission, the former chancellor was only “guided by the desire to use his connections to end the war.”

March 5, 2023
Romanian PM Unveils First AI Government Assistant

Romanian PM Unveils First AI Government Assistant

The robot will help the cabinet with advice based on real-time public opinion screening on social media platforms, said Prime Minister Ciucă.

March 3, 2023
Bisexual German MEP Accused of Sexual Harassment, Parliament Kept Quiet

Bisexual German MEP Accused of Sexual Harassment, Parliament Kept Quiet

Ironically, the MEP had been involved in parliamentary work to combat violence against women only a month ago.

March 3, 2023
Sweden To Explore ‘Voluntary Return’ Migration Policies

Sweden To Explore ‘Voluntary Return’ Migration Policies

Financial incentives and long-term support could facilitate voluntary repatriation, Swedish Migration Minister Maria Stenergard believes.

March 3, 2023
The Vatican Announces Papal Visit to Hungary

The Vatican Announces Papal Visit to Hungary

During his first apostolic visit to the country, the pontiff will meet Prime Minister Orbán and President Novák as well.

March 3, 2023
Poll: Our Homeland Is Leading Among Hungarian Youth

Poll: Our Homeland Is Leading Among Hungarian Youth

Even if the youth would like to see Fidesz go, they still want a conservative Hungary.

March 2, 2023
Two Visions for Europe’s Energy Reforms Clash in Stockholm

Two Visions for Europe’s Energy Reforms Clash in Stockholm

The greener member states do not want to foot the bill for others’ fossil dependence as energy ministers met for “intense” debate organized by the Council’s Swedish presidency.

March 1, 2023
Lisbon Treaty Needs Overhaul To Accommodate EU Enlargement

Lisbon Treaty Needs Overhaul To Accommodate EU Enlargement

“Now would be the right time to decide to abolish unanimity” voting in the Council, said the EPP chief, suggesting reforms toward deeper EU integration.

March 1, 2023
Muslim Politician With Extremist Ties Set To Become Leader of Scotland

Muslim Politician With Extremist Ties Set To Become Leader of Scotland

Progressive Islamist? Humza Yousaf is, “at the very least, Islamist adjacent,” reveals FWI’s latest report detailing the top Scottish candidate’s uncomfortable connections to extremism.

February 28, 2023