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.
“The Attacks on Hungary Will Only Intensify”—Ministerial Commissioner <strong>Boglárka Bólya</strong>

“The Attacks on Hungary Will Only Intensify”—Ministerial Commissioner <strong>Boglárka Bólya</strong>

“Exposing the NGO network that seeks to influence national debates remains one of the most important battles in Europe today.”

May 17, 2025
Polish Farmers’ Fury Will Be Felt in Sunday’s Presidential Election

Polish Farmers’ Fury Will Be Felt in Sunday’s Presidential Election

The EU’s radical green policies have rightly angered farmers whose cause is represented by the right-wing candidates.

May 16, 2025
U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Pact: Strategic Ground Without Boots on It

U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Pact: Strategic Ground Without Boots on It

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the minerals deal is “a signal to the Russian leadership.”

May 1, 2025
Hungarian Opposition Says It’s “Positive” if EU Sanctions Make People Poorer

Hungarian Opposition Says It’s “Positive” if EU Sanctions Make People Poorer

Conservative PM Viktor Orbán lambasted the centrist opposition’s aims of “colluding with Brussels” to seize power.

April 11, 2025
Polish Court Shuts Down Conservative TV Channels

Polish Court Shuts Down Conservative TV Channels

“A government that fears free media turns to censorship,” former PM Morawiecki said, as only weeks left until the presidential election.

April 10, 2025
New German Government Pledges to Clamp Down on ‘Right-Wing Extremism’

New German Government Pledges to Clamp Down on ‘Right-Wing Extremism’

Berlin’s black and red coalition promises “zero tolerance” to “enemies of democracy,” including “right-wing extremist thoughts.”

April 9, 2025
German Centrist Parties Strike Coalition Deal While CDU’s Support Sinks

German Centrist Parties Strike Coalition Deal While CDU’s Support Sinks

The betrayal of the party’s voters has resulted in a slump in support: CDU gathered 28.5% of the votes in the elections but is now polling at 24%.

April 9, 2025
Proving the Point: German Journalist Convicted for Free Speech Meme

Proving the Point: German Journalist Convicted for Free Speech Meme

The editor-in-chief faces seven months probation for posting a meme with the interior minister holding the sign: “I hate freedom of expression.”

April 8, 2025
Neck and Neck: AfD Surges as CDU Support Plummets After Selling Out to Socialists

Neck and Neck: AfD Surges as CDU Support Plummets After Selling Out to Socialists

The growing disillusionment within the German centre-right party has led district associations to call for a binding membership vote on the coalition agreement.

April 7, 2025
Foreigners Behind 40% of Violent Crimes in Germany, Report Finds

Foreigners Behind 40% of Violent Crimes in Germany, Report Finds

A sharp rise in rape and sexual assault cases has sparked alarm among officials and the public alike.

April 2, 2025
Georgia Passes U.S.-style ‘Foreign Agents’ Bill

Georgia Passes U.S.-style ‘Foreign Agents’ Bill

The government of Georgia has been criticised by the EU for espousing conservative policies.

April 1, 2025
After Halting Migration, Finland Seeks To Extend Border Closure

After Halting Migration, Finland Seeks To Extend Border Closure

The law reduced the number of illegal migrants from 1,300 in 2023 to just eight.

March 28, 2025