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.
Suspected Shadow Fleet Tanker Investigated for Baltic Power Cable ‘Sabotage’

Suspected Shadow Fleet Tanker Investigated for Baltic Power Cable ‘Sabotage’

Finland points the finger at Russia, but so far has no hard evidence.

January 3, 2025
ISIS Terrorist “Acted Alone” in New Orleans Attack

ISIS Terrorist “Acted Alone” in New Orleans Attack

Authorities discovered homemade bombs and Islamist propaganda in the attacker’s home.

January 3, 2025
Germany Gripped By Migrant Violence On New Year’s Eve

Germany Gripped By Migrant Violence On New Year’s Eve

In many major Western European cities, police and emergency services were again targeted with fireworks and Molotov cocktails—in what’s becoming an annual event.

January 3, 2025
Radicalized American Islamist Kills 15 in New Orleans Rampage

Radicalized American Islamist Kills 15 in New Orleans Rampage

Attacks on New Year parties and Christmas markets strike at the heart of Western culture.

January 2, 2025
Hungary’s EU Presidency Defies Critics

Hungary’s EU Presidency Defies Critics

During its six-month tenure the Orbán government enlarged the Schengen area and championed a pro-peace stance in the Ukraine war.

January 2, 2025
German Elite Moves To “Protect” Constitutional Court From AfD

German Elite Moves To “Protect” Constitutional Court From AfD

The establishment wants to stop the anti-globalist party from appointing judges.

December 20, 2024
Hungary Grants Political Asylum to Polish Opposition MP

Hungary Grants Political Asylum to Polish Opposition MP

“It is evident that the judicial independence and rights of opposition figures in Poland are under threat,” a Hungarian official said.

December 20, 2024
Poland Adopts Law To Suspend Right to Asylum

Poland Adopts Law To Suspend Right to Asylum

Despite criticising Hungary for protecting its own borders, the EU is supporting the liberal Polish government’s move.

December 19, 2024
Germany Could Scrap Controversial Gas Fee Burdening EU Neighbours

Germany Could Scrap Controversial Gas Fee Burdening EU Neighbours

Central European states complain that the levy hinders their ability to reduce their dependence on Russian gas.

December 19, 2024
German State-Funded TV Networks Block AfD from Election Debates

German State-Funded TV Networks Block AfD from Election Debates

Only Scholz and Merz are invited, despite Alternative für Deutschland being the country’s second most popular party.

December 18, 2024
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