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.
Election Interference for the Highest Bidder—Disinformation Hub Exposed

Election Interference for the Highest Bidder—Disinformation Hub Exposed

The company offering political subversion boasted of influencing 33 presidential elections so far—27 of them successfully, the Israeli-French investigation revealed.

February 16, 2023
EU Enlargement Commissioner’s Remark Was a “Misunderstanding”

EU Enlargement Commissioner’s Remark Was a “Misunderstanding”

After a hot-mic incident, EU Commissioner Várhelyi says the remark “was taken out of context, [but] I apologize for any possible misunderstanding.”

February 16, 2023
EU Struggles To Keep Sanctions Afloat As Russian Ships Change Flags

EU Struggles To Keep Sanctions Afloat As Russian Ships Change Flags

The episode highlights an apparent shortcoming in Brussels’ sanctions policies—as soon as the EU cuts one source of revenue, the Russian hydra just grows another head.

February 15, 2023
Investigative Journalist: Conservative Sites Blacklisted Under Guise of Fighting Misinformation

Investigative Journalist: Conservative Sites Blacklisted Under Guise of Fighting Misinformation

Clearly biased disinformation groups, funded by the U.S. government have “completely crippled” right-wing news sources, Gabe Kaminsky’s brilliant report revealed.

February 15, 2023
<em>American Conservative</em>: U.S. Preparing Color Revolution in Hungary

<em>American Conservative</em>: U.S. Preparing Color Revolution in Hungary

For Samantha Power, the word “democratic” is a synonym for “anti-Orbán,” The American Conservative says, commenting on USAID’s relaunch in Central Europe.

February 15, 2023
Bypassing Political Bias in AI: The Rise (and Fall?) of DAN

Bypassing Political Bias in AI: The Rise (and Fall?) of DAN

There must be a golden path between politics hijacking the freedom of information and rogue programs running amok on the internet. The outcome of this watershed moment in humanity’s history depends on our ability to find it.

February 14, 2023
Meloni: Migrant Redistribution Never Worked

Meloni: Migrant Redistribution Never Worked

Italy favors external border solutions over redistribution schemes, said PM Giorgia Meloni after the EU summit.

February 14, 2023
Bruegel: European Energy Crisis Cost €800 Billion

Bruegel: European Energy Crisis Cost €800 Billion

Germany spent nearly €270 billion alone on mitigating the crisis, reveals Bruegel’s latest report.

February 13, 2023
EU Commission Agrees To Fund Border Protection After Long Council Negotiation

EU Commission Agrees To Fund Border Protection After Long Council Negotiation

Austrian Chancellor Nehammer: EU Commission agreed to “de facto” pay for the border fences.

February 11, 2023
Moldovan Pro-EU Government Resigns, Blames Lack of Domestic Support

Moldovan Pro-EU Government Resigns, Blames Lack of Domestic Support

“Moldova is entering a new phase, one in which security is our priority,” Moldovan PM Natalia Gavrilița said in her resignation speech.

February 11, 2023
France To Finally Restrict Access to Online Pornography

France To Finally Restrict Access to Online Pornography

“2023 is the end of access to pornographic sites for our children,” said Jean-Noël Barrot, French Minister for Digital Affairs.

February 10, 2023
Changing Narrative: Top Australian Morning Show Questions COVID Boosters

Changing Narrative: Top Australian Morning Show Questions COVID Boosters

“I have seen all those reports on the internet about fit and healthy people just dropping down with health issues,” said Today host Karl Stefanovic, as Canberra recommends a fifth COVID shot.

February 9, 2023