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.
Five Stabbed in Amsterdam Attack: Police Say Motive a Mystery

Five Stabbed in Amsterdam Attack: Police Say Motive a Mystery

The attacker was stopped by a brave British tourist.

March 28, 2025
Putting On a Show? Poland Suspends Asylum on Belarus Border

Putting On a Show? Poland Suspends Asylum on Belarus Border

Opposition leaders accused PM Tusk of hypocrisy and political posturing ahead of the presidential election.

March 27, 2025
Protests Intensify as Turkish Police Crack Down on Demonstrators

Protests Intensify as Turkish Police Crack Down on Demonstrators

The Turkish government insists that the main opposition leader’s arrest was based on criminal reports.

March 27, 2025
Right-Wing Dutch Coalition on the Brink as Ukraine Aid Splits Government

Right-Wing Dutch Coalition on the Brink as Ukraine Aid Splits Government

A surprise alliance with a Green Deal architect could see the Dutch Left seize power without new elections.

March 26, 2025
Switzerland: First Fine Imposed Under Burqa Ban

Switzerland: First Fine Imposed Under Burqa Ban

Proponents of the restriction argue that the clothing worn by Muslim women is a symbol of political Islam.

March 26, 2025
German Coalition Talks Hit Bump as AfD Support Reaches All-Time High

German Coalition Talks Hit Bump as AfD Support Reaches All-Time High

The negotiating parties have praised each other in public but behind the scenes it is all chaos

March 25, 2025
Foreigners Drastically Overrepresented in Berlin Crime Statistics

Foreigners Drastically Overrepresented in Berlin Crime Statistics

More than fifty percent of violent crimes in the capital were committed by non-German citizens.

March 25, 2025
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