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.
Hand Gesture at Football Game Evolves Into Diplomatic Crisis

Hand Gesture at Football Game Evolves Into Diplomatic Crisis

The Turkish president altered his schedule to join Turkish fans in Berlin on Saturday in response to Germany’s accusations.

July 5, 2024
Chancellor Scholz “Guarantees” Germany Will Not Enter Ukraine War

Chancellor Scholz “Guarantees” Germany Will Not Enter Ukraine War

Germany recently gave its consent to Ukraine using German weapons against targets inside Russian territory.

July 4, 2024
Banking By Mob Rule? Volksbank Closes AfD Donation Account

Banking By Mob Rule? Volksbank Closes AfD Donation Account

A petition signed by 30,000 people was enough for the German bank to hinder the party from receiving donations.

July 4, 2024
Amid European Fear-Mongering, a Trump Presidency Would Strengthen NATO

Amid European Fear-Mongering, a Trump Presidency Would Strengthen NATO

The Republican politician says as president, he would swiftly end the Ukraine war.

July 3, 2024
Pressure Increasing on Biden To Drop Out of Presidential Race

Pressure Increasing on Biden To Drop Out of Presidential Race

The president blamed exhaustion from travelling as the reason for his disastrous debate performance.

July 3, 2024
Hungary and Ukraine Vow To Heal Rifts

Hungary and Ukraine Vow To Heal Rifts

Viktor Orbán said it was his duty to visit Kyiv and urge a ceasefire “because the issue of peace is important not only for Ukraine, but for the whole of Europe.”

July 2, 2024
WWII Reparations: Empty German Gestures Satisfy Polish PM, Not Opposition

WWII Reparations: Empty German Gestures Satisfy Polish PM, Not Opposition

As Warsaw and Berlin tighten their future security cooperation, the Polish conservative opposition accuses Donald Tusk of serving German interests.

July 2, 2024
Clear Victory for Le Pen in French Elections

Clear Victory for Le Pen in French Elections

The National Rally almost doubled its share of the vote while other parties panic ahead of next Sunday’s second round.

July 1, 2024
Germany Records Explosive Rise in Antisemitism

Germany Records Explosive Rise in Antisemitism

“An open but above all carefree Jewish life has become even less possible since October 7th.”

June 25, 2024
Giorgia Meloni Supports Hungary’s EU Presidency Programme

Giorgia Meloni Supports Hungary’s EU Presidency Programme

Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz will not join Meloni’s ECR alliance but stressed the need for European conservative parties to work together.

June 25, 2024
Weapons to Ukraine: Hungary Furious at EU for Breaking Rules

Weapons to Ukraine: Hungary Furious at EU for Breaking Rules

The EU has agreed to use the profits of frozen Russian assets for buying weapons but is doing so without Hungary’s consent.

June 24, 2024
Berlin Police Chief: ‘Most’ Violence Committed by Young Migrant Men

Berlin Police Chief: ‘Most’ Violence Committed by Young Migrant Men

There is a waning respect for the police among “parts of the population,” police commissioner said—meanwhile, mainstream politicians deny problems exist.

June 24, 2024