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.
The Wurst Option: Germany Proposes Tax Hike on Meat To ‘Save Environment’

The Wurst Option: Germany Proposes Tax Hike on Meat To ‘Save Environment’

The government’s climate policies could put yet another burden on farmers and consumers.

April 12, 2024
‘Rule-of-law’ Attacks on Hungary Should Be “Maintained,” Brussels Says

‘Rule-of-law’ Attacks on Hungary Should Be “Maintained,” Brussels Says

EU institutions continue waging lawfare on conservative government for ideological reasons

April 11, 2024
European Parliament Adopts Migration Pact Amid Backlash

European Parliament Adopts Migration Pact Amid Backlash

“Take in your share of migrants or pay” scheme will do nothing but increase human smuggling and illegal migration.

April 10, 2024
Brussels Fears “Disinformation” Campaign Before EU Elections

Brussels Fears “Disinformation” Campaign Before EU Elections

All the European political groups signed conduct agreement despite key terms being vaguely defined.

April 9, 2024
German Politician Calls for Slovakia To Be Kicked Out of EU

German Politician Calls for Slovakia To Be Kicked Out of EU

Peter Pellegrini’s election to the presidency has not gone down well in liberal circles.

April 9, 2024
Poland: Conservative PiS Party Remains Strongest After Local Elections

Poland: Conservative PiS Party Remains Strongest After Local Elections

Party leader says country “cannot go down the path that Donald Tusk is pushing it on at the moment.”

April 8, 2024
Slovakia: European Liberals Seething as Nationalist Pellegrini Elected President

Slovakia: European Liberals Seething as Nationalist Pellegrini Elected President

Prime Minister Robert Fico expects more EU punishments after the “undesired” election outcome.

April 8, 2024
Hungarian FM: NATO Ukraine Funding Proposal Would Draw Alliance Closer to War

Hungarian FM: NATO Ukraine Funding Proposal Would Draw Alliance Closer to War

Western nations intend to provide more assistance but made no concrete pledges in Brussels.

April 5, 2024
Slovakian Presidential Candidates Neck and Neck in Polls

Slovakian Presidential Candidates Neck and Neck in Polls

PM Robert Fico says Slovaks deserve a head of state who will fight for the interests of the sovereign nation-state.

April 4, 2024
Ukraine Lowers Conscription Age in Preparation for Russian Advance

Ukraine Lowers Conscription Age in Preparation for Russian Advance

Mobilisation is an increasingly contentious issue in the country exhausted by two years of fighting.

April 3, 2024
Turkey: Erdogan’s Party Loses Local Elections in Major Upset

Turkey: Erdogan’s Party Loses Local Elections in Major Upset

Istanbul Mayor-Elect Ekrem İmamoğlu said result “marks the end of democratic erosion in Turkey and the resurgence of democracy.”

April 2, 2024
Poland: Lawfare Continues Against Opposition Conservatives as Former Officials’ Homes Raided

Poland: Lawfare Continues Against Opposition Conservatives as Former Officials’ Homes Raided

Former prime minister called the raids “political revenge.”

March 27, 2024