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.
Proving the Point: German Journalist Convicted for Free Speech Meme

Proving the Point: German Journalist Convicted for Free Speech Meme

The editor-in-chief faces seven months probation for posting a meme with the interior minister holding the sign: “I hate freedom of expression.”

April 8, 2025
Neck and Neck: AfD Surges as CDU Support Plummets After Selling Out to Socialists

Neck and Neck: AfD Surges as CDU Support Plummets After Selling Out to Socialists

The growing disillusionment within the German centre-right party has led district associations to call for a binding membership vote on the coalition agreement.

April 7, 2025
Foreigners Behind 40% of Violent Crimes in Germany, Report Finds

Foreigners Behind 40% of Violent Crimes in Germany, Report Finds

A sharp rise in rape and sexual assault cases has sparked alarm among officials and the public alike.

April 2, 2025
Georgia Passes U.S.-style ‘Foreign Agents’ Bill

Georgia Passes U.S.-style ‘Foreign Agents’ Bill

The government of Georgia has been criticised by the EU for espousing conservative policies.

April 1, 2025
After Halting Migration, Finland Seeks To Extend Border Closure

After Halting Migration, Finland Seeks To Extend Border Closure

The law reduced the number of illegal migrants from 1,300 in 2023 to just eight.

March 28, 2025
Merz Betrayal Spurs Party Exodus

Merz Betrayal Spurs Party Exodus

More and more members of the centre-right CDU have had enough of the prospective next chancellor and his broken promises.

March 28, 2025
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