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.
Germany: 57% of Migrants Arrive Without Passports

Germany: 57% of Migrants Arrive Without Passports

Turkish citizens are the third largest group of asylum seekers, despite coming from a safe country.

June 18, 2024
Gruesome Knife Attacks Continue to Shock Germany

Gruesome Knife Attacks Continue to Shock Germany

Police repeatedly face life-threatening situations, but the government is unwilling to take action—on crime or migration.

June 17, 2024
EU Ready To Punish France in Case of Le Pen Victory

EU Ready To Punish France in Case of Le Pen Victory

Previous French governments were effectively exempt from EU fiscal rules, but this may change following parliamentary elections.

June 17, 2024
Punished by Brussels for Protecting EU Borders: The ECJ Ruling Against Hungary Explained

Punished by Brussels for Protecting EU Borders: The ECJ Ruling Against Hungary Explained

Hungary has deterred illegal migrants and accepted real refugees, but the EU is not impressed.

June 14, 2024
Surge of Right-Wing and Anti-Establishment Parties in Czech EU Elections

Surge of Right-Wing and Anti-Establishment Parties in Czech EU Elections

Prime Minister Petr Fiala admitted that the results reflected the mood of the society.

June 13, 2024
Hungary Will Not Participate in NATO-led Ukraine Mission

Hungary Will Not Participate in NATO-led Ukraine Mission

While putting national interests first, PM Viktor Orbán said his country will not veto decisions that are backed by a clear majority.

June 12, 2024
Italian Leftist on Trial in Hungary for Brutal Hammer Attacks Set To Become MEP

Italian Leftist on Trial in Hungary for Brutal Hammer Attacks Set To Become MEP

Ilaria Salis, who could receive an 11-year jail sentence, may get parliamentary immunity and be released from house arrest.

June 11, 2024
Viktor Orbán’s Victory Streak Continues in EU Elections

Viktor Orbán’s Victory Streak Continues in EU Elections

“It doesn’t matter what the current opposition is called, we will defeat it again and again,” the prime minister said.

June 10, 2024
Germany: AfD Are the Big Winners—Especially Among Workers and Youth

Germany: AfD Are the Big Winners—Especially Among Workers and Youth

The official results confirmed the government’s disastrous showing at the European elections.

June 10, 2024
‘NatCon 2.0’: City of Essen Cancels Venue Contract for AfD Party Conference

‘NatCon 2.0’: City of Essen Cancels Venue Contract for AfD Party Conference

Mayor says AfD is “not welcome” and that he wants to be “at the forefront” of Antifa protests against the party.

June 7, 2024
Dutch Exit Poll: Wilders Predicted To Make Huge Gains

Dutch Exit Poll: Wilders Predicted To Make Huge Gains

Populist PVV expected to increase its number of parliamentary seats from one to seven as a first indication of how the balance of power is shifting to the Right.

June 7, 2024
Slovak PM: “The Right to a Different Opinion Has Ceased To Exist in the EU”

Slovak PM: “The Right to a Different Opinion Has Ceased To Exist in the EU”

Robert Fico blamed the opposition for fuelling tensions that led to an assassination attempt against him.

June 6, 2024