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.
Almost Half of Vienna’s First-Graders Are Unable To Speak German

Almost Half of Vienna’s First-Graders Are Unable To Speak German

The Austrian capital’s generous welfare benefits attract immigrants—who largely don’t seem to integrate into society.

November 26, 2024
Polish Farmers Threaten To Extend Border Blockade Over EU Trade Deal

Polish Farmers Threaten To Extend Border Blockade Over EU Trade Deal

“We do not want an influx of this food from South America. It does not meet standards. This food is not fit to eat,” spokesman said.

November 26, 2024
Housing and Migration Top Voter Concerns in Irish Elections

Housing and Migration Top Voter Concerns in Irish Elections

Three biggest parties expected to remain at the top despite having failed to solve the country’s problems.

November 25, 2024
Right-Wing FPÖ Crushes Centre-Right in Austrian Regional Elections

Right-Wing FPÖ Crushes Centre-Right in Austrian Regional Elections

Voters in Styria punished national leaders for snubbing the winner of the federal elections.

November 25, 2024
Germany’s Coalition Parties Stick With Unpopular Leaders Ahead of Snap Election

Germany’s Coalition Parties Stick With Unpopular Leaders Ahead of Snap Election

Defence secretary Boris Pistorius will not challenge Olaf Scholz for the social democrats’ candidacy for chancellor.

November 22, 2024
Romania and Bulgaria One Step Closer to Full Schengen Membership

Romania and Bulgaria One Step Closer to Full Schengen Membership

Austria agrees to open land borders after the two countries vow to do more to prevent illegal migration.

November 22, 2024
Russia Escalates Ukraine War With Hypersonic Missile Strike

Russia Escalates Ukraine War With Hypersonic Missile Strike

Russia’s Oreshnik missile, which was “tested in Ukraine,” can reach Western capitals within minutes.

November 22, 2024
Hungary Seeks Extradition of Accomplice Linked to Violent Activist MEP

Hungary Seeks Extradition of Accomplice Linked to Violent Activist MEP

Gino Abazaj, called a “friend and comrade” by Italian MEP Ilaria Salis, was arrested by French police last week.

November 21, 2024
German Journalist Could Face Prison for Mocking Government Officials

German Journalist Could Face Prison for Mocking Government Officials

Interior Minister Nancy Faeser filed a criminal complaint over a photo that was obviously a work of satire.

November 21, 2024
Germany: 144 Sexual Offences Against Women Per Day

Germany: 144 Sexual Offences Against Women Per Day

Without explicitly linking migration and crime, the head of the Federal Police said that “the security situation is tense.”

November 21, 2024
Ukraine Launches U.S. Missiles Into Russia

Ukraine Launches U.S. Missiles Into Russia

Putin says any conventional attack on Russia backed by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack.

November 19, 2024
Leftist Polish Government Deprives Conservative Opposition of State Funds—Again

Leftist Polish Government Deprives Conservative Opposition of State Funds—Again

The Tusk cabinet is trying to hurt its main rival before the presidential elections next year.

November 19, 2024