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.
VDL’s Strategy for Europe: More of the Same

VDL’s Strategy for Europe: More of the Same

President von der Leyen’s speech in Davos exemplified how the Commission turned into a political machine driving a left-liberal agenda.

January 21, 2025
Germany and China Beg Trump Not To Start Trade War

Germany and China Beg Trump Not To Start Trade War

Speaking at the World Economic Forum, leaders pleaded with the U.S. president to abandon protectionism.

January 21, 2025
Slovakian and Hungarian PM Meet To Strategize Amid Ukrainian Threats to TurkStream

Slovakian and Hungarian PM Meet To Strategize Amid Ukrainian Threats to TurkStream

The Slovakian prime minister is ready to veto further EU assistance to Kyiv—a decision that requires unanimity.

January 21, 2025
Hungarian PM Orbán Ready To “Occupy Brussels”

Hungarian PM Orbán Ready To “Occupy Brussels”

The prime minister said that the inauguration of Donald Trump heralds a new era for patriotic forces in the western world.

January 20, 2025
Immigration Hardliner Wins Regional Austrian Election

Immigration Hardliner Wins Regional Austrian Election

An SPÖ-FPÖ coalition in Burgenland would be another crack in the ‘firewall’ that has been put in place around the FPÖ by the other parties.

January 20, 2025
Brace for Impact: Brussels’ Triad Unites To Fight the Right

Brace for Impact: Brussels’ Triad Unites To Fight the Right

Von der Leyen and Manfred Weber will assist CDU leader in keeping the European project alive by putting pressure on political forces who don’t fall in line.

January 18, 2025
Faeser To Fire Police Officers With AfD Membership

Faeser To Fire Police Officers With AfD Membership

In yet another phase of the witch hunt against its political rivals, the left-liberal government resorts to intimidation of those it accuses of undermining the constitutional order.

January 16, 2025
Serbian President Calls for Referendum—Against Himself

Serbian President Calls for Referendum—Against Himself

Aleksandar Vučić is initiating the vote following weeks of anti-government protests.

January 15, 2025
German Election Frontrunner Vows To Put Industry Ahead Of Climate

German Election Frontrunner Vows To Put Industry Ahead Of Climate

“We must eliminate ideological considerations in industrial policy,” the CDU chief stressed.

January 15, 2025
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