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.
Orbán’s Peace Stance Vindicated as Budapest Set To Host Trump–Putin Summit

Orbán’s Peace Stance Vindicated as Budapest Set To Host Trump–Putin Summit

Preparations are underway in the Hungarian capital for much-awaited peace talks towards ending the war in Ukraine.

October 17, 2025
Poland: Former PiS Ministers Put on Trial as Political Purge Deepens

Poland: Former PiS Ministers Put on Trial as Political Purge Deepens

Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik could face a prison sentence of up to five years.

October 17, 2025
AfD Firewall Maybe Not Such a Good Idea, CDU Politicians Say

AfD Firewall Maybe Not Such a Good Idea, CDU Politicians Say

A growing number of CDU figures from Thuringia, Saxony, and Brandenburg are publicly questioning the party’s official stance on the AfD.

October 17, 2025
Slovakia and Austria Block EU’s 19th Sanctions on Russia

Slovakia and Austria Block EU’s 19th Sanctions on Russia

Slovakian PM Robert Fico wants the EU to focus on energy prices and the problems facing the automotive industry instead of Ukraine.

October 16, 2025
Youth Crime in Austria More Than Doubles Since 2015

Youth Crime in Austria More Than Doubles Since 2015

Cases involving young Syrians have risen fortyfold since 2015.

October 15, 2025
Rising Poverty Exposes German Integration Failures

Rising Poverty Exposes German Integration Failures

A new study reveals that two-thirds of refugees have incomes below the national poverty threshold.

October 15, 2025
“Crush Zone”: Polish MP Says EU Sacrificing Farmers To Help Ukraine

“Crush Zone”: Polish MP Says EU Sacrificing Farmers To Help Ukraine

The latest trade pact removes tariffs on Ukrainian exports, threatening producers in Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary.

October 15, 2025
“Babiš will be more radical in his opposition to Brussels”—Czech Analyst <strong>Roman Joch</strong>

“Babiš will be more radical in his opposition to Brussels”—Czech Analyst <strong>Roman Joch</strong>

“The new Czech prime minister will be friendlier than his predecessor toward both Robert Fico and to Viktor Orbán.”

October 15, 2025
Trump Endorses Orbán at Gaza Peace Conference

Trump Endorses Orbán at Gaza Peace Conference

The U.S. president did not spare Macron, however, while his ambassador called the UK education secretary “delusional.”

October 14, 2025
Lottery-Based Military Conscription Comes to Germany 

Lottery-Based Military Conscription Comes to Germany 

All young men will be required to complete a mandatory questionnaire about their willingness and ability to serve.

October 13, 2025
When Conservatives Win, Liberals See ‘Autocracy’: Obama Attacks Hungary and Poland

When Conservatives Win, Liberals See ‘Autocracy’: Obama Attacks Hungary and Poland

Former U.S. president Barack Obama spoke of “significant challenges” from “authoritarian” leaders in Europe after a discussion with Obama Foundation alumni.

October 13, 2025
German Social Democrats Under Fire for Comparing AfD to Faeces

German Social Democrats Under Fire for Comparing AfD to Faeces

The message showcases how the SPD is completely out of touch with the needs of ordinary citizens.

October 13, 2025