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.
Berlin Taxpayers Foot Bill for Drag Festival With Kids’ Activities

Berlin Taxpayers Foot Bill for Drag Festival With Kids’ Activities

A critic said the event amounts to “state-organised paedophilia.”

August 18, 2025
Brussels Murder Rate Soars to Second-Highest in EU

Brussels Murder Rate Soars to Second-Highest in EU

The Belgian capital is facing a surge in violent crime, mostly linked to migrant drug gangs.

August 18, 2025
Trump’s Last-Minute Switch Elevates Poland’s New President, Embarrasses Tusk

Trump’s Last-Minute Switch Elevates Poland’s New President, Embarrasses Tusk

The liberal prime minister was asked to stay away from negotiations with EU leaders.

August 15, 2025
Syrians in Austria Deliberately Fail German-Language Exams To Stay on Welfare

Syrians in Austria Deliberately Fail German-Language Exams To Stay on Welfare

The right-wing FPÖ has denounced the “asylum fraud” tolerated by the government.

August 15, 2025
Trump-Putin Meet in Alaska—What To Expect?

Trump-Putin Meet in Alaska—What To Expect?

A major breakthrough is unlikely, but the fact that the U.S. and Russia are negotiating gives peace more of a chance than ever before.

August 15, 2025
“No civilisation has invited invaders in and put them up in four-star hotels”: Professor <strong>James Orr</strong>

“No civilisation has invited invaders in and put them up in four-star hotels”: Professor <strong>James Orr</strong>

“We’re going to see a radical lurch to the Right over the next five to ten years.”

August 13, 2025
“Total Failure”: European Court Blocks Austria’s Deportation of Convicted Syrian Criminal

“Total Failure”: European Court Blocks Austria’s Deportation of Convicted Syrian Criminal

The case is the latest in a growing series of court interventions that have angered governments across Europe.

August 12, 2025
Orbán Urges EU-Russia Summit as “Only Sensible Action”

Orbán Urges EU-Russia Summit as “Only Sensible Action”

The Hungarian PM rejects “attempts to set conditions” for the Trump-Putin meeting “to which leaders of the EU were not invited.”

August 12, 2025
German State Has “Lost Control”: Police Called to Asylum Shelters Forty Times a Day

German State Has “Lost Control”: Police Called to Asylum Shelters Forty Times a Day

Knife attacks, sexual assault, murder—police officers have a hard time coping with migrant crime.

August 12, 2025
Fico Warns of War’s Cost—Ukraine Takes Offense

Fico Warns of War’s Cost—Ukraine Takes Offense

“The war in Ukraine has deformed freedom of speech in the EU,” the Slovakian PM said.

August 11, 2025
Merz’s Own Ranks Erupt Over Israel Arms Embargo

Merz’s Own Ranks Erupt Over Israel Arms Embargo

The chancellor’s decision is not only an abandonment of party policy but also a betrayal of his campaign promise to defend Israel.

August 11, 2025
Trump Takes the Lead: Europe Scrambles on Ukraine Peace Talks

Trump Takes the Lead: Europe Scrambles on Ukraine Peace Talks

With Washington driving negotiations ahead of the Alaska summit, EU leaders are split on how to prevent a deal that could cost Kyiv its territory.

August 11, 2025