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 EU is turning into a “centralized monster”—EU Expert <strong>Rodrigo Ballester</strong>

The EU is turning into a “centralized monster”—EU Expert <strong>Rodrigo Ballester</strong>

“Western European nations are ready to give up even more of their sovereignty. In the name of the rule of law, the EU can do anything it likes.”

March 24, 2025
German Ruling Parties Want to Ban AfD “As Soon As Possible”

German Ruling Parties Want to Ban AfD “As Soon As Possible”

The idea of getting rid of the ruling elites’ most significant political opponent has been discussed for many years, and now the Greens put it back on the agenda.

March 24, 2025
New EU Sanctions “Will Be Felt in Europe Rather Than in Russia”

New EU Sanctions “Will Be Felt in Europe Rather Than in Russia”

A new report lambasts Brussels for a 16th sanctions package—this time aimed at Russian aluminium imports.

March 24, 2025
Turkey Erupts in Protest After Jailing of Opposition Leader

Turkey Erupts in Protest After Jailing of Opposition Leader

The arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu has sparked the largest demonstrations in over a decade.

March 24, 2025
“Orgy of Debt”: German Bundesrat Backs Merz Spending Plans

“Orgy of Debt”: German Bundesrat Backs Merz Spending Plans

Centre-right leaders join the incoming chancellor in blaming Washington and Moscow for Germany’s massive future borrowing.

March 21, 2025
Huawei Scandal: EPP Lawmaker’s Assistant Arrested In Italy

Huawei Scandal: EPP Lawmaker’s Assistant Arrested In Italy

If you thought that the corrupt Brussels elite would be more careful after the Qatargate scandal, the EPP is here to prove you wrong.

March 21, 2025
Conservative MEPs Attempt to Stop “New Green Lobbying Scandal”

Conservative MEPs Attempt to Stop “New Green Lobbying Scandal”

The LIFE programme—the EU’s funding instrument for the environment and climate action— has a budget of €5.4 billion but transparency is completely lacking.

March 20, 2025
Lenient Sentences for Muslims Who Incited Amsterdam “Jew Hunt”

Lenient Sentences for Muslims Who Incited Amsterdam “Jew Hunt”

Four jailed for participating in a pogrom—which the European establishment would prefer to forget.

March 19, 2025
Fico’s Strategy Secures Government Majority in Slovakia

Fico’s Strategy Secures Government Majority in Slovakia

The Slovak prime minister has prevented a crisis by appointing a rebel MP as minister of investments.

March 19, 2025
Bundestag Betrays Voters and Approves €1 Trillion Debt Deal

Bundestag Betrays Voters and Approves €1 Trillion Debt Deal

The German centre-right and the left-wing parties bypassed the newly elected parliament to vote for Friedrich Merz’s spending spree.

March 18, 2025
EU Pledges Billions To Syria Despite Jihadist Massacre of Christians

EU Pledges Billions To Syria Despite Jihadist Massacre of Christians

Brussels has not only welcomed Syria’s new leadership but also begun easing sanctions, despite their links to extremist violence.

March 18, 2025
Has Merz Suddenly Lost Interest in Left-Wing NGOs’ Funding Secrets?

Has Merz Suddenly Lost Interest in Left-Wing NGOs’ Funding Secrets?

The outgoing left-liberal government has ducked key questions on woke protest groups receiving taxpayer cash.

March 17, 2025