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 a Major Hub for Human Smugglers

Germany a Major Hub for Human Smugglers

It is not illegal in Germany to facilitate transporting migrants to the post-Brexit UK, since it is a country outside the European Union.

October 29, 2024
Brussels Criticises Georgians for Choosing Conservative Party

Brussels Criticises Georgians for Choosing Conservative Party

EU warns election outcome could have consequences for country’s EU accession path.

October 28, 2024
Political Deadlock Remains in Bulgaria After Elections

Political Deadlock Remains in Bulgaria After Elections

Forming a government will be difficult after eight parties claim seats in parliament, none with more than 27% of the vote.

October 28, 2024
NATO Confirms North Korean Soldiers Deployed Close to Ukraine

NATO Confirms North Korean Soldiers Deployed Close to Ukraine

Russia has stopped short of confirming that the troops were in the country.

October 28, 2024
Georgia: Government Criticises EU Wokeism Before Crucial Election

Georgia: Government Criticises EU Wokeism Before Crucial Election

Brussels has threatened to derail the country’s path to the EU if it doesn’t do as it is told.

October 25, 2024
Bulgaria Heads Into Seventh Election in Three-and-a-Half Years

Bulgaria Heads Into Seventh Election in Three-and-a-Half Years

“This is how democracy works: when you don’t have the majority to run the country, then we go into another election,” commentator says.

October 25, 2024
European Left Decries Cooperation With “Far Right”

European Left Decries Cooperation With “Far Right”

Conservative and centrist MEPs support EU border protection amendment, sparking leftist backlash.

October 24, 2024
Orbán: Brussels Wants To Impose Puppet Government On Hungary

Orbán: Brussels Wants To Impose Puppet Government On Hungary

On the anniversary of the 1956 revolution when Hungarians rose up against Soviet oppression, the PM compared the current Brussels “empire” to the Soviets.

October 24, 2024
Hungary Demands Italian MEP’s Immunity Be Lifted To Face Charges

Hungary Demands Italian MEP’s Immunity Be Lifted To Face Charges

Ilaria Salis was released during her criminal trial for assaulting innocent people in Budapest.

October 23, 2024
Fico and Orbán Argue for Asylum Hotspots Outside EU

Fico and Orbán Argue for Asylum Hotspots Outside EU

Hungarian PM points outs that pro-Brussels heads of state are now panicking about illegal migration—albeit belatedly.

October 23, 2024
Austrian President Asks Election Runner-Up—Not Winner—To Form Government

Austrian President Asks Election Runner-Up—Not Winner—To Form Government

The right-wing FPÖ called the decision a “slap in the face” for voters.

October 22, 2024
Wagenknecht Demands CDU Policy U-Turn On Ukraine

Wagenknecht Demands CDU Policy U-Turn On Ukraine

BSW leader says coalition talks are off unless centre-right softens stance on arming Ukraine.

October 22, 2024