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.
Probe Targets Popular Right-Wing YouTubers in Germany

Probe Targets Popular Right-Wing YouTubers in Germany

Three influencers with over 200 million views between them were banned from entering a state parliament and are under investigation for right-wing extremism by the state’s domestic spy agency.

July 14, 2025
Von der Leyen Survives No Confidence Vote After Appeasing the Left

Von der Leyen Survives No Confidence Vote After Appeasing the Left

Even though the Ursula coalition rose to defend the Commission chief, the voting result shows she lost significant support since last year’s election.

July 10, 2025
German Constitutional Court Candidate Who Wants To Ban the AfD Approved for Election

German Constitutional Court Candidate Who Wants To Ban the AfD Approved for Election

The progressive law professor is backed by the CDU as well, despite some members expressing concerns about her push to legalize abortion up to birth.

July 8, 2025
Polish Farmers Leave EU Protests To Join Migrant Patrols on German Border

Polish Farmers Leave EU Protests To Join Migrant Patrols on German Border

The Tusk cabinet is trying to dismantle citizens’ border patrols, but the movement keeps growing.

July 8, 2025
“Beginning of the End”: Von der Leyen Fails to Mention ECJ Ruling While on Stand for Pfizergate

“Beginning of the End”: Von der Leyen Fails to Mention ECJ Ruling While on Stand for Pfizergate

The Commission chief tried to gaslight everyone by alleging that “extremist conspiracy theorists” want to “rewrite history” by asking her to comply with the Court ruling.

July 7, 2025
Half of Migrants Refuse To Work in Germany’s Community Service Program

Half of Migrants Refuse To Work in Germany’s Community Service Program

The €150,000 pilot was meant to serve as a model for a national rollout, but its results are questionable.

July 7, 2025
Brussels Finally Bows to Farmers? Funding Remains Independent, But Budget Cuts Still Likely

Brussels Finally Bows to Farmers? Funding Remains Independent, But Budget Cuts Still Likely

More than 3,000 farmers’ groups and 20 member states opposed the planned budget reforms, forcing the Commission to seek alternative ways to cut agricultural subsidies by about 20%.

July 7, 2025
PiS Leader’s ‘Secret’ Meeting with Centrist Parliament Speaker Spooks Tusk Coalition

PiS Leader’s ‘Secret’ Meeting with Centrist Parliament Speaker Spooks Tusk Coalition

Although the Polish conservative leader denied discussing a potential coalition, members of the Tusk cabinet are panicking.

July 7, 2025
EU-Backed Report Labels Pro-Family Christians as ‘Extremists’

EU-Backed Report Labels Pro-Family Christians as ‘Extremists’

A European Parliament-linked group warns of a ‘radical threat’ from religious conservatives—meaning anyone who defends life, family, or faith.

July 4, 2025
No To Ideological Blackmail: Fourteen EU Countries Push Back Against Budget Overhaul

No To Ideological Blackmail: Fourteen EU Countries Push Back Against Budget Overhaul

Farmers’ organizations and right-wing parties in the EU parliament have been protesting this budget merger for months, but the Commission refuses to listen.

July 3, 2025
EU Mainstream Backs von der Leyen Before Key Confidence Vote

EU Mainstream Backs von der Leyen Before Key Confidence Vote

The vote is expected to fail, but it will be “sensational” to see the Commission chief justifying accusations after the Pfizergate ruling.

July 3, 2025
German Lawyer Who Wants To Ban AfD Set To Be Elected to Constitutional Court

German Lawyer Who Wants To Ban AfD Set To Be Elected to Constitutional Court

The socialist law professor only regrets that banning AfD would not “eliminate” its supporters as well, but said they could still be “deprived of their fundamental rights.”

July 2, 2025