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.
Austria Faces Deadlock: No Government Deal Before Christmas

Austria Faces Deadlock: No Government Deal Before Christmas

The centre-right is paying the price for shunning the right-wing FPÖ, as coalition talks stall over budget and tax disagreements.

December 18, 2024
More of the Same: German Establishment Parties Present Manifestos

More of the Same: German Establishment Parties Present Manifestos

Those now vying for power have all been part of the previous governments responsible for economic chaos and political instability.

December 17, 2024
Hungary and Slovakia Veto EU Sanctions Against Georgia

Hungary and Slovakia Veto EU Sanctions Against Georgia

Brussels’ leftist-liberal elite has been determined to punish the country’s ruling conservative party.

December 17, 2024
Scholz is Out—Large Majority Voted Against German Cabinet

Scholz is Out—Large Majority Voted Against German Cabinet

The chancellor used his speech in parliament to pat himself on the back and campaign for the 2025 elections.

December 16, 2024
AfD Leader: “Russia Has Won This War”

AfD Leader: “Russia Has Won This War”

Tino Chrupalla questions Germany’s place in NATO, saying “Europe has been forced to implement America’s interests.”

December 16, 2024
Russia Backs Hungary’s Christmas Ceasefire Proposal, Ukraine Rejects It

Russia Backs Hungary’s Christmas Ceasefire Proposal, Ukraine Rejects It

Zelensky criticizes Orbán’s peace efforts as undermining Western unity.

December 13, 2024
Parliament Paves Way for Prosecution of Austria’s Election-Winning Party Leader

Parliament Paves Way for Prosecution of Austria’s Election-Winning Party Leader

Herbert Kickl is only the latest antiglobalist right-wing leader in Europe to be hauled in front of a court on what supporters say are trumped-up charges.

December 13, 2024
Report: German Intelligence Agency Weaponised To Crack Down on AfD

Report: German Intelligence Agency Weaponised To Crack Down on AfD

Investigative journalists claim Thuringia’s security chief disregarded official reports and legal arguments for political purposes.

December 12, 2024
Resolution Urges EU Support for Member States in Deporting Syrians

Resolution Urges EU Support for Member States in Deporting Syrians

After it opened the doors to millions of migrants, now the EU “must help our nations in returning these people home,” German MEP Mary Khan said.

December 11, 2024
German Chancellor Submits Request To Hold Vote of Confidence

German Chancellor Submits Request To Hold Vote of Confidence

The political instability in Germany may well continue after the elections in February.

December 11, 2024
German CDU Considers Leaving European Convention on Human Rights

German CDU Considers Leaving European Convention on Human Rights

The court enforcing the convention has often prevented member states from pursuing policies that serve their national interests.

December 10, 2024
Austria and Germany Suspend Asylum Procedures for Syrians

Austria and Germany Suspend Asylum Procedures for Syrians

As Vienna makes plans to deport thousands, Berlin says “the situation is still too confusing and volatile”.

December 10, 2024