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: Brussels Wants To Overthrow the Hungarian Government

Orbán: Brussels Wants To Overthrow the Hungarian Government

“There was a time when we were told what to do. We got rid of that era thirty years ago,” the PM said in a reference to the Soviet rule of his country.

October 11, 2024
Western Leaders Refuse To Allow Ukraine Deeper Strikes Into Russia

Western Leaders Refuse To Allow Ukraine Deeper Strikes Into Russia

Volodymyr Zelensky has toured the major capitals of Europe for two days asking for more military support.

October 11, 2024
EU Approves €35bn Ukraine Loan Using Frozen Russian Assets

EU Approves €35bn Ukraine Loan Using Frozen Russian Assets

Hungary wants to postpone discussion of extending the renewal period for sanctions until after the U.S. elections.

October 10, 2024
Germany Tightens Security Checks on Government Employees Following Espionage Arrests

Germany Tightens Security Checks on Government Employees Following Espionage Arrests

People who make “problematic statements” online would also be screened.

October 10, 2024
Orbán’s Presentation of Hungarian Programme Turns Into Left-Wing Mudslinging

Orbán’s Presentation of Hungarian Programme Turns Into Left-Wing Mudslinging

Ursula von der Leyen and leftist MEPs attacked Hungarian policies instead of engaging with the constructive ideas from the EU council presidency holder.

October 9, 2024
Orbán: Everyone Will Come to the Same Conclusion on Migration

Orbán: Everyone Will Come to the Same Conclusion on Migration

Protecting the EU’s external borders and establishing hotspots outside the bloc for migrants applying for asylum is the only solution, the Hungarian PM said.

October 8, 2024
Fico Warns Against Ukrainian NATO Membership

Fico Warns Against Ukrainian NATO Membership

“Ukraine’s accession to NATO would be a good basis for a third world war,” the Slovakian prime minister said.

October 8, 2024
Hungary Officially Requests Opt-Out From Migration Pact

Hungary Officially Requests Opt-Out From Migration Pact

Budapest’s conservative government is following in the footsteps of the right-wing Dutch cabinet.

October 8, 2024
Top EU Court Sets Dangerous Precedent on Gender Identity

Top EU Court Sets Dangerous Precedent on Gender Identity

Ruling could force conservative governments to abide by the progressive policies of Brussels.

October 7, 2024
Germany Tries To Stop Violent Criminals With Information Campaign

Germany Tries To Stop Violent Criminals With Information Campaign

With knife attacks committed daily, police in North Rhine-Westphalia publishes leaflet intended to deter criminals from carrying blades in public.

October 7, 2024
Austria: FPÖ Leader Wants Chance To Form Government

Austria: FPÖ Leader Wants Chance To Form Government

Voters of the centre-right ÖVP do not want a return to the grand coalition with the left, poll reveals.

October 7, 2024
EU Court: Police Can Access Mobile Phone Data for Minor Crimes

EU Court: Police Can Access Mobile Phone Data for Minor Crimes

The verdict comes after Austrian police attempted to unlock a suspect’s phone.

October 4, 2024