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.
NATO Deploys Frigates Against Suspected Sabotage

NATO Deploys Frigates Against Suspected Sabotage

Mark Rutte: “We have seen elements of a campaign to destabilise our societies.”

January 15, 2025
It’s “Islamophobic” To Demand Muslims Integrate, Austrian State Broadcaster Says

It’s “Islamophobic” To Demand Muslims Integrate, Austrian State Broadcaster Says

While antisemitic incidents increased by 160% in a year, government-funded ORF is concerned about Austrians’ attitude towards Muslims.

January 14, 2025
No Tax Hikes, Less Climate Money: Austria’s Right-Wing Parties Strike Budget Deal

No Tax Hikes, Less Climate Money: Austria’s Right-Wing Parties Strike Budget Deal

The parties want to slash €6.3 billion in spending and oppose EU climate policies.

January 14, 2025
Against the “Woke Madness:” AfD Vows To Become “Strongest Force in Germany”

Against the “Woke Madness:” AfD Vows To Become “Strongest Force in Germany”

Co-leader Alice Weidel promised the “total closing of Germany’s borders” and “large-scale repatriations” of illegal migrants if elected.

January 13, 2025
Croatia’s Pro-Peace President Wins Landslide Re-Election

Croatia’s Pro-Peace President Wins Landslide Re-Election

Brussels’ “if you don’t think the same as I do, then you’re the enemy” attitude amounts to “mental violence,” Milanović said.

January 13, 2025
“A Christian and a Catholic”: Polish Presidential Candidate Vows To Halt Liberal Agenda

“A Christian and a Catholic”: Polish Presidential Candidate Vows To Halt Liberal Agenda

The May elections will pit the liberal Warsaw mayor against an independent conservative, backed by the opposition.

January 11, 2025
Meloni: “Soros, Not Musk, Is the Danger to Democracy”

Meloni: “Soros, Not Musk, Is the Danger to Democracy”

The Italian PM slammed critics for ignoring left-wing political meddling while baselessly accusing her of foreign influence.

January 10, 2025
150 EU ‘Experts’ Monitored Friendly Musk-Weidel Chat

150 EU ‘Experts’ Monitored Friendly Musk-Weidel Chat

Bad news for Brussels: from free speech to Ukraine, the AfD chief said nothing that the liberal censorship machine could deem ‘disinformation.’

January 10, 2025
EU Threatens Austria Over Budget as Right-Wing Party Set To Take Power

EU Threatens Austria Over Budget as Right-Wing Party Set To Take Power

Brussels’ pressure follows a familiar pattern of targeting right-wing parties with strict ultimatums and veiled threats.

January 9, 2025
“Threat to Democracy”: Hysterical MEPs Want To Clamp Down on Musk

“Threat to Democracy”: Hysterical MEPs Want To Clamp Down on Musk

Leftist MEPs can’t stand the idea of AfD breaking out of the German mainstream’s media blackout.

January 9, 2025
Cosying up to Trump? Facebook Ditches Fact Checkers

Cosying up to Trump? Facebook Ditches Fact Checkers

Critics question whether the sudden policy shift is sincere or a ploy to mend ties with the incoming U.S. president.

January 8, 2025
Biden’s Last Act of Vengeance: Sanctioning Top Orbán Ally

Biden’s Last Act of Vengeance: Sanctioning Top Orbán Ally

“Pressman’s behavior has been beyond unprofessional and as an American, he has disgraced us,” political analyst Bryan E. Leib told europeanconservative.com.

January 8, 2025