Zoltán Kottász is a journalist for europeanconservative.com, based in Budapest. He worked for many years as a journalist and as the editor of the foreign desk at the Hungarian daily, Magyar Nemzet. He focuses primarily on European politics.
“Why Not Celebrate in Damascus?” AfD Asks As Syrians Hold Rallies in Germany

“Why Not Celebrate in Damascus?” AfD Asks As Syrians Hold Rallies in Germany

The scenes of Syrian migrants celebrating the anniversary of Assad’s fall in German cities encapsulates the failures of Berlin’s asylum policy.

December 8, 2025
New Czech Government To Swiftly Reject EU Migration Pact and ETS2 Scheme

New Czech Government To Swiftly Reject EU Migration Pact and ETS2 Scheme

Andrej Babiš’s government will break with Brussels’ agenda on its first day in office.

December 5, 2025
“NGOs act on behalf and in the interests of the Commission”—MEP <strong>Csaba Dömötör</strong>

“NGOs act on behalf and in the interests of the Commission”—MEP <strong>Csaba Dömötör</strong>

“What we have here is a vast political machinery that is quite the opposite of the definition of civil society. It does not represent certain groups of society, but a closed institutional elite in Brussels.”

December 1, 2025
UPDATED As the EU Pushes Sanctions, Orbán Talks Peace and Energy Cooperation in Moscow

UPDATED As the EU Pushes Sanctions, Orbán Talks Peace and Energy Cooperation in Moscow

Vladimir Putin praised the Hungarian PM’s “balanced position” as the two leaders discussed Ukraine, energy, and a possible Budapest peace summit.

November 28, 2025
Brussels Revives ‘Chat Control’ Plan Despite Warnings of Mass Surveillance

Brussels Revives ‘Chat Control’ Plan Despite Warnings of Mass Surveillance

A new Council deal keeps “voluntary” message scanning alive, triggering alarm from privacy advocates and national MPs.

November 26, 2025
Nawrocki Visits Prague in Bid to Reforge V4 Alliance

Nawrocki Visits Prague in Bid to Reforge V4 Alliance

As Hungary, Slovakia, and a new Czech government align, the Polish president seeks to pull Poland back into a stronger V4.

November 24, 2025
Brussels Punishes Slovakia for Putting National Law Above EU Rules

Brussels Punishes Slovakia for Putting National Law Above EU Rules

Prime Minister Robert Fico insists Slovakia will not bow to the EU on national identity and gender issues.

November 21, 2025
Belgium To Deploy Soldiers in Brussels as Drug Violence Escalates

Belgium To Deploy Soldiers in Brussels as Drug Violence Escalates

In a bid to tackle organised crime, members of the armed forces will get powers to conduct searches, identity checks, and arrests.

November 21, 2025
Europe Losing Fight Against Rapidly Evolving Global Drug Trade

Europe Losing Fight Against Rapidly Evolving Global Drug Trade

Experts warn Europe is being outpaced by cartels as drugs, migration and organised crime converge.

November 19, 2025
Czech President Sparks Constitutional Row by Challenging Babiš’s Right To Govern

Czech President Sparks Constitutional Row by Challenging Babiš’s Right To Govern

A growing clash in Prague has sparked outrage after the head of state questioned whether the voters’ choice should be allowed to take office.

November 17, 2025
Belgium Admits Gaza Arrivals Wearing Pro-Hamas Jihadist Symbols

Belgium Admits Gaza Arrivals Wearing Pro-Hamas Jihadist Symbols

The right-wing Vlaams Belang has expressed its outrage over the lack of vetting of evacuees.

November 14, 2025
Defending the Republic: Nawrocki Stands Against the Liberal-Left’s Judicial Coup

Defending the Republic: Nawrocki Stands Against the Liberal-Left’s Judicial Coup

In an act of defiance, the Polish president has refused to approve 46 judicial nominations.

November 12, 2025