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.
Nawrocki Vetoes Tusk’s Judicial Reform as Poland’s Rule-of-Law Clash Deepens

Nawrocki Vetoes Tusk’s Judicial Reform as Poland’s Rule-of-Law Clash Deepens

The Polish president’s veto inflames tensions with Warsaw’s ruling coalition.

February 20, 2026
Judicial Activism or Justice? Italy Must Pay for Protecting Its Borders

Judicial Activism or Justice? Italy Must Pay for Protecting Its Borders

A Sicilian court has ordered the government to pay €76,000 to the German NGO Sea-Watch for the 2019 seizure of its migrant rescue vessel.

February 19, 2026
Hungarian Opposition Leader Embroiled in Drug Scandal as Western Allies Roll Out Red Carpet

Hungarian Opposition Leader Embroiled in Drug Scandal as Western Allies Roll Out Red Carpet

A new scandal involving drugs and a secret recording has engulfed Hungary’s main opposition challenger.

February 13, 2026
Poland Backs EU Arms Loans; PiS Warns Country Trades Sovereignty for Debt

Poland Backs EU Arms Loans; PiS Warns Country Trades Sovereignty for Debt

The Law and Justice opposition says the loans could leave Polish defence firms sidelined.

February 13, 2026
EU Court Says Hungary Funds Were Unlawfully Released in 2023

EU Court Says Hungary Funds Were Unlawfully Released in 2023

Hungary may lose €10 billion as the EU heaps political pressure on the Orbán government ahead of the April 12th elections.

February 12, 2026
Police Raid EU Commission Offices over €900m Property Sale

Police Raid EU Commission Offices over €900m Property Sale

Belgian police carried out searches at multiple Commission buildings on Thursday.

February 12, 2026
Hungary’s April Election Becomes Proxy Battle Over Ukraine, Brussels, and Sovereignty

Hungary’s April Election Becomes Proxy Battle Over Ukraine, Brussels, and Sovereignty

“Reliable numbers show that Fidesz is leading,” analyst says as Hungary heads towards a knife-edge election.

February 12, 2026
EU Migration Policy Tightened as Centre-Right Aligns with Conservatives

EU Migration Policy Tightened as Centre-Right Aligns with Conservatives

An unusual alliance of centre-right, conservative, and nationalist parties pushed through measures aimed at curbing asylum applications and speeding up returns.

February 10, 2026
EU’s Fast-Track Ukraine Plan Triggers Fierce Clash with Hungary

EU’s Fast-Track Ukraine Plan Triggers Fierce Clash with Hungary

The proposal shows that Brussels is willing to override national vetoes and punish dissenting member states to get its way.

February 10, 2026
PiS Accuses Sejm Speaker of Endangering U.S. Alliance After Trump Clash

PiS Accuses Sejm Speaker of Endangering U.S. Alliance After Trump Clash

Poland’s opposition conservative PiS party has called for a closed session of parliament after the U.S. ambassador cut off contact with the Sejm speaker.

February 6, 2026
Hungary Bans Ukrainian Military Officials from Schengen over Forced Conscription Deaths

Hungary Bans Ukrainian Military Officials from Schengen over Forced Conscription Deaths

The move comes after Budapest’s criticism of the European Union that it is turning a blind eye to serious abuses.

February 5, 2026
No Leniency for Antifa Assaults: German ‘Hammer Gang’ Member Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison

No Leniency for Antifa Assaults: German ‘Hammer Gang’ Member Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison

A Hungarian court found that the far-left activist ‘Maja T.’ took part in premeditated brutal, coordinated assaults in Budapest.

February 4, 2026