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.
PM Orbán: The EU Risks “Falling Apart”

PM Orbán: The EU Risks “Falling Apart”

To preserve European cooperation, the Hungarian PM proposed a sweeping restructuring of the Union into “concentric circles.”

September 8, 2025
Nawrocki and Meloni Seek Common Ground on Mercosur Deal

Nawrocki and Meloni Seek Common Ground on Mercosur Deal

The Polish conservative opposition has accused the Tusk government of abandoning farmers.

September 5, 2025
Frontrunner Babiš Pledges to Put Czech Interests First in Election Battle

Frontrunner Babiš Pledges to Put Czech Interests First in Election Battle

The former prime minister’s ANO movement opposes the Green Deal, the adoption of the euro, and has vowed zero tolerance for illegal migration.

September 5, 2025
Berlin Adopts EU Asylum Reform Amid Political Wrangling

Berlin Adopts EU Asylum Reform Amid Political Wrangling

The Social Democrats are resisting attempts to harden asylum legislation further.

September 4, 2025
Polish President Reportedly Removes EU Flag from Office

Polish President Reportedly Removes EU Flag from Office

Conservative Karol Nawrocki has voiced criticism of the European Union in a number of policy areas.

September 4, 2025
Lisa’s Murder Shakes the Netherlands: Fury Grows Over Asylum Policy and Women’s Safety

Lisa’s Murder Shakes the Netherlands: Fury Grows Over Asylum Policy and Women’s Safety

Football supporters sing anti-immigration chants in anger over the death of the 17-year-old.

September 2, 2025
Le Pen, Bardella Call for “Ultra-Quick”  Dissolution of French Parliament

Le Pen, Bardella Call for “Ultra-Quick”  Dissolution of French Parliament

A meeting between the right-wing leaders and the prime minister produced “no miracle.”

September 2, 2025
Andrej Babiš Attacked at Election Rally

Andrej Babiš Attacked at Election Rally

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán reacted to the incident by stating that “After Slovakia, violence has seeped into Czech politics as well.”

September 2, 2025
Divided Europe: Clashing Messages on Ukraine Troops

Divided Europe: Clashing Messages on Ukraine Troops

Von der Leyen touts “precise plans” for deployment, but Berlin and others reject the idea as politically toxic.

September 1, 2025
Broken Pledges: Merz Faces Revolt on Welfare Cuts

Broken Pledges: Merz Faces Revolt on Welfare Cuts

Germany’s ruling parties clash over how to fix a €172 billion shortfall.

September 1, 2025
Mohammed Tops List of Welfare Recipients’ Names in Germany

Mohammed Tops List of Welfare Recipients’ Names in Germany

Alternative für Deutschland accused the centrist government of deliberately concealing the facts.

August 29, 2025
German State To Track Multiple Nationalities in Crime Data, Sparking Political Row

German State To Track Multiple Nationalities in Crime Data, Sparking Political Row

North Rhine-Westphalia wants more transparency when dealing with migrant criminals.

August 29, 2025