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.
AfD Names Alice Weidel As Party’s First-Ever Chancellor Nominee

AfD Names Alice Weidel As Party’s First-Ever Chancellor Nominee

The patriotic Right’s co-leader declared that the “prosperous country that our grandparents and parents had built up” no longer exists.

December 9, 2024
“End the Madness”: Trump Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Ukraine

“End the Madness”: Trump Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Ukraine

Battlefield realities may push Zelensky into giving up some of his country’s territory.

December 9, 2024
World First as Australia Bans Social Media For Under 16s

World First as Australia Bans Social Media For Under 16s

The new law received cross-party support—and the endorsement of a majority of parents—but its critics sense danger.

November 29, 2024
Germany: Muslim Seminar To Prepare 13-Year-Old Girls For Marriage Sparks Backlash

Germany: Muslim Seminar To Prepare 13-Year-Old Girls For Marriage Sparks Backlash

The right-wing AfD says “Girls’ Evenings in the Mosque” is clear proof that migration and integration policies have failed.

November 28, 2024
Can’t Take a Joke? German Social Democrats Seek Harsher Penalties for Insults

Can’t Take a Joke? German Social Democrats Seek Harsher Penalties for Insults

Leading politicians now find comedy and satire criticising their work “unbearable.”

November 27, 2024
Establishment Parties Dismiss Bavarian AfD’s Remigration Proposal

Establishment Parties Dismiss Bavarian AfD’s Remigration Proposal

Outsourcing asylum processing and deporting criminal migrants are ideas gaining ground across Europe.

November 27, 2024
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