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.
Young African Migrants Overwhelming Canary Islands

Young African Migrants Overwhelming Canary Islands

Instead of trying to abolish ‘pull factors,’ the Spanish government is distributing the migrants throughout the country.

June 21, 2024
German Mainstream Parties Dithering on Deportations to Afghanistan

German Mainstream Parties Dithering on Deportations to Afghanistan

Despite a series of violent attacks committed by migrants, only the left-populists and right-wing opposition parties are advocating clear action.

June 20, 2024
EU To Launch Deficit Procedures Against Seven Countries

EU To Launch Deficit Procedures Against Seven Countries

The timing of the decision raises questions in France.

June 19, 2024
Hungary Vows to Make Europe Great Again

Hungary Vows to Make Europe Great Again

Migration, competitiveness, defence, enlargement and a farmer-oriented agricultural policy will be at the forefront of the upcoming EU Presidency.

June 18, 2024
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