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.
Divided Europe: Clashing Messages on Ukraine Troops

Divided Europe: Clashing Messages on Ukraine Troops

Von der Leyen touts “precise plans” for deployment, but Berlin and others reject the idea as politically toxic.

September 1, 2025
Broken Pledges: Merz Faces Revolt on Welfare Cuts

Broken Pledges: Merz Faces Revolt on Welfare Cuts

Germany’s ruling parties clash over how to fix a €172 billion shortfall.

September 1, 2025
Mohammed Tops List of Welfare Recipients’ Names in Germany

Mohammed Tops List of Welfare Recipients’ Names in Germany

Alternative für Deutschland accused the centrist government of deliberately concealing the facts.

August 29, 2025
German State To Track Multiple Nationalities in Crime Data, Sparking Political Row

German State To Track Multiple Nationalities in Crime Data, Sparking Political Row

North Rhine-Westphalia wants more transparency when dealing with migrant criminals.

August 29, 2025
Censorship Surge: Germany Targets Thousands for ‘Politician Insults’

Censorship Surge: Germany Targets Thousands for ‘Politician Insults’

Comments flagged ‘right-wing’ are heavily over-represented.

August 29, 2025
A Decade After “Wir schaffen das,” Austria Declares Merkel’s Migration Policy a Failure

A Decade After “Wir schaffen das,” Austria Declares Merkel’s Migration Policy a Failure

A majority of Germans also believe the former chancellor made the wrong decision in 2015.

August 28, 2025
Merz Accused of U-turn on NGO Funding as Government Boosts Budget for Leftist Groups

Merz Accused of U-turn on NGO Funding as Government Boosts Budget for Leftist Groups

The German government will give billions of euros to NGOs that are “against the Right.”

August 28, 2025
Hungary Sues EU Over Use of Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Aid

Hungary Sues EU Over Use of Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Aid

Budapest argues that the decision violated EU law because Hungary was denied its right to vote.

August 28, 2025
Migrants in Germany Plan to Stay For Good, Study Reveals

Migrants in Germany Plan to Stay For Good, Study Reveals

The findings confirm what liberals in Europe have been denying for a decade.

August 27, 2025
Gen Z’s Sobriety Is Bankrupting German Brewers

Gen Z’s Sobriety Is Bankrupting German Brewers

The growing number of Muslims in the country may also be a factor in the decreasing consumption of alcohol.

August 27, 2025
Czech Ruling Parties Team Up Against Sovereigntists Ahead of October Elections

Czech Ruling Parties Team Up Against Sovereigntists Ahead of October Elections

Andrej Babiš’ sovereignist-Eurosceptic ANO leads in the polls and is poised for a return to power.

August 26, 2025
Hungary Accuses Brussels of Silent Complicity Over Ukraine Pipeline Attacks

Hungary Accuses Brussels of Silent Complicity Over Ukraine Pipeline Attacks

Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has questioned why the EU has not upheld its commitment to protect energy security.

August 26, 2025