Zoltán Kottász

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.
German Publisher Faces Losing Award After Backlash Over AfD Links

German Publisher Faces Losing Award After Backlash Over AfD Links

A Bavarian council is weighing whether political views should outweigh a lifetime of cultural achievement after activists demanded the honour be withdrawn.

June 17, 2026
Supporters Rally Behind Hungarian Conservative Weekly After PM’s Censorship Remarks

Supporters Rally Behind Hungarian Conservative Weekly After PM’s Censorship Remarks

Hundreds of readers responded with messages of support for Mandiner.

June 17, 2026
Sweden Backs Stricter Residency Rules With ‘Good Behaviour’ Law

Sweden Backs Stricter Residency Rules With ‘Good Behaviour’ Law

New legislation allows authorities to strip migrants’ residence permits over unpaid debts, illegal work, and links to extremist groups.

June 16, 2026
As AfD Surge Continues, German NGO Seeks Evacuation Plan for Migrants

As AfD Surge Continues, German NGO Seeks Evacuation Plan for Migrants

Establishment forces are crying wolf ahead of a potential AfD-led government in Saxony-Anhalt.

June 16, 2026
“We Will Determine the Content”: Magyar’s Remarks Spark Press Freedom Concerns

“We Will Determine the Content”: Magyar’s Remarks Spark Press Freedom Concerns

The Hungarian PM’s claim that his government will “determine the content” of the conservative weekly Mandiner has sparked political backlash.

June 16, 2026
Swiss Face Landmark Vote on Capping Population Growth

Swiss Face Landmark Vote on Capping Population Growth

Voters will decide on Sunday whether to back a right-wing proposal to keep Switzerland’s population below 10 million.

June 12, 2026
“Guardians of Democracy” Greens Join Effort To Block AfD Congress

“Guardians of Democracy” Greens Join Effort To Block AfD Congress

Trade union Ver.di, Die Linke politicians, and activist groups are mobilising supporters for mass protests as police prepare the largest security operation in Thuringia’s history.

June 12, 2026
Hungary: “Militant Rule of Law” Feared as Report Says Constitutional Court May Be Targeted

Hungary: “Militant Rule of Law” Feared as Report Says Constitutional Court May Be Targeted

The Magyar government might move against Hungary’s top court that stands in the way of attempts to upset the constitutional balance of power.

June 12, 2026
Reports: Belfast Knife Suspect Was Sudanese Police Officer

Reports: Belfast Knife Suspect Was Sudanese Police Officer

New reports claim the 30-year-old came from a politically connected family in northern Sudan and left the country after the outbreak of civil war.

June 11, 2026
EU-Taliban Migration Talks in Doubt Over Missing Visa Requests

EU-Taliban Migration Talks in Doubt Over Missing Visa Requests

The controversial initiative reflects increasing pressure on Brussels to find ways of cooperating with Afghanistan’s rulers on migration.

June 11, 2026
EU Warns Slovakia: Pay LGBT Group or Lose Millions

EU Warns Slovakia: Pay LGBT Group or Lose Millions

Brussels has demanded an explanation after Slovak authorities suspended a €120,000 grant to an LGBT organisation

June 11, 2026
Orbán’s Fidesz Pushes Parliamentary Motion Against EU Migration Pact

Orbán’s Fidesz Pushes Parliamentary Motion Against EU Migration Pact

Hungary’s conservative opposition has called on the Tisza government to oppose the EU’s new migration rules by all legal and political means.

June 10, 2026