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.
Germany’s CDU Pledges Tougher Asylum Policies if Elected

Germany’s CDU Pledges Tougher Asylum Policies if Elected

The centre-right is favourite to win the snap elections in Germany.

November 8, 2024
European Leaders Urge Unity at Budapest Summit

European Leaders Urge Unity at Budapest Summit

Viktor Orbán: “The future of our ties with the United States is an unavoidable aspect of Europe’s security architecture.”

November 8, 2024
Peace, Trump, and Competitiveness on the Agenda at EPC Summit

Peace, Trump, and Competitiveness on the Agenda at EPC Summit

European leaders arrive In Budapest amid challenges of war, migration and competitiveness—and a dramatic change of direction in Washington

November 7, 2024
European Leaders Gather in Budapest To Tackle Migration and Economic Woes

European Leaders Gather in Budapest To Tackle Migration and Economic Woes

Donald Trump’s victory could also spice up the debates surrounding Europe’s security.

November 6, 2024
Rail Workers Across Italy Strike After Migrants Stab Conductor

Rail Workers Across Italy Strike After Migrants Stab Conductor

The fed-up unions said that this was just the latest in a series of “violent and repeated attacks”

November 5, 2024
Scholz in Crisis Talks To Save Coalition From Collapse

Scholz in Crisis Talks To Save Coalition From Collapse

With Germany’s economy struggling and political support waning, the chancellor faces mounting pressure as coalition leaders clash.

November 5, 2024
Duelling Budgets Reveal Deep Cracks in German Coalition Government

Duelling Budgets Reveal Deep Cracks in German Coalition Government

AfD co-leader Alice Weidel said Germany needs “a government that can stop the economic collapse of our country” as the opposition calls for early elections.

November 4, 2024
Moldovans Re-Elect Pro-EU President

Moldovans Re-Elect Pro-EU President

Expat vote swung election to incumbent, while the domestic majority supported opponent

November 4, 2024
EU Parliament’s Largest Party Investigated in Corruption Probe

EU Parliament’s Largest Party Investigated in Corruption Probe

EPP “has become dysfunctional” and decisions are made by Manfred Weber “and a close circle of advisers instead of the member parties,” investigative journalist says.

October 30, 2024
Surprise, Surprise! Greens Are Biggest Party Among German Journalists

Surprise, Surprise! Greens Are Biggest Party Among German Journalists

Media is completely out of touch with the concerns of ordinary citizens.

October 30, 2024
Orbán: When Conservatives Win, Democracy Is Questioned

Orbán: When Conservatives Win, Democracy Is Questioned

The Hungarian PM said the people of Georgia have prevented their country from becoming a “second Ukraine.”

October 29, 2024
Israel Bans UNRWA Despite International Pressure

Israel Bans UNRWA Despite International Pressure

The UN agency “long ago ceased to be a humanitarian aid agency, but in addition to it being an integral supporter of terror and hate, is an agency to eternalise poverty and suffering,” Israeli MP said.

October 29, 2024