Zoltán Kottász

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.
Merz’s Crackdown on Migrant Handouts Fixes Nothing

Merz’s Crackdown on Migrant Handouts Fixes Nothing

Germany scraps Bürgergeld and its three-year citizenship rule, yet Merz’s “turning point” barely alters the system he vowed to overhaul.

October 9, 2025
Ukrainian-Linked App Leaks Thousands of Hungarian Citizens’ Data

Ukrainian-Linked App Leaks Thousands of Hungarian Citizens’ Data

Ukraine may be trying to influence next year’s elections, Budapest says.

October 8, 2025
“The Migration Crisis Has Not Disappeared, It Has Simply Been Overshadowed”—Migration Expert <strong>Szabolcs Janik</strong>

“The Migration Crisis Has Not Disappeared, It Has Simply Been Overshadowed”—Migration Expert Szabolcs Janik

“On paper, the EU’s policies and declarations look admirable, but in practice they are often detached from reality—and migration is a clear example of that gap.”

October 8, 2025
Orbán and Zelensky Clash over Ukraine’s EU Bid

Orbán and Zelensky Clash over Ukraine’s EU Bid

“No country has ever blackmailed its way into the European Union–and it won’t happen this time either,” the Hungarian PM responded to the Ukrainian leader.

October 7, 2025
Political Bias at Work Again: European Parliament Shields Hungarian Opposition Leader

Political Bias at Work Again: European Parliament Shields Hungarian Opposition Leader

Their vote against the lifting of the immunity of Péter Magyar confirms that leftist parties and the EPP hold right-wing politicians to a different standard.

October 7, 2025
Babiš Kicks Off Coalition Talks After Weekend Win

Babiš Kicks Off Coalition Talks After Weekend Win

The new Czech government will strengthen cooperation with Hungary and Slovakia.

October 6, 2025
Poll: Austria’s Ruling Party Crashes to Historic Low as Populists Surge

Poll: Austria’s Ruling Party Crashes to Historic Low as Populists Surge

Once dominant, Austria’s governing party now trails far behind Herbert Kickl’s Freedom Party.

October 3, 2025
AfD Slams ‘Migrant Money’ as Foreign Welfare Claims Soar

AfD Slams ‘Migrant Money’ as Foreign Welfare Claims Soar

Government data reveals a 43% jump in foreigners on so-called Bürgergeld without work history

October 3, 2025
Poland and Ukraine Clash Over Controversial History Bill

Poland and Ukraine Clash Over Controversial History Bill

A proposal to criminalise the promotion of Ukrainian nationalist groups from World War Two is driving the allies apart.

October 3, 2025
Eurosceptic Babiš on Track for Election Comeback in Czech Republic

Eurosceptic Babiš on Track for Election Comeback in Czech Republic

The former prime minister has vowed to fight the EU on migration and the Green Deal “madness.”

October 2, 2025
Sweden To Send Minors to Prison Amid Rising Gang Violence

Sweden To Send Minors to Prison Amid Rising Gang Violence

Youth care homes—the current form of sanction for underage criminals—have been widely criticised as “nurseries for crime.”

October 2, 2025
Munich Oktoberfest Reopened After Gun and Arson Rampage

Munich Oktoberfest Reopened After Gun and Arson Rampage

Authorities ruled out political or religious motives behind the incident, which comes at a time of heightened tensions in Germany.

October 2, 2025