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.
Russian Leak: Can Berlin Be Trusted with Sensitive Intel?

Russian Leak: Can Berlin Be Trusted with Sensitive Intel?

New details have emerged of how Russian spies were able to hack into a conversation of high-ranking German officers.

March 5, 2024
AfD Wins Mayoral Election With 59% of the Vote

AfD Wins Mayoral Election With 59% of the Vote

The victory comes despite establishment attempts to brand the populist party ‘extremist.’

March 4, 2024
Nikki Haley Wins First—and Probably Last—Primary in Washington D.C.

Nikki Haley Wins First—and Probably Last—Primary in Washington D.C.

Donald Trump’s team says the former UN Ambassador has been crowned “Queen of the Swamp” by lobbyists and D.C. insiders.

March 4, 2024
“The EU acts like a globalist political steamroller”: An Interview with MEP <strong>Tamás Deutsch</strong>

“The EU acts like a globalist political steamroller”: An Interview with MEP <strong>Tamás Deutsch</strong>

“One of Brussels’ main aims is to diminish, limit, and to take away the member states’ sovereign decision-making rights by every means possible.”

March 3, 2024
V4 States Vow to Work Together Despite Differences

V4 States Vow to Work Together Despite Differences

Prior to Tuesday’s summit, the Czech and the Polish PMs had hinted at the possibility of dissolving the Central European grouping.

February 28, 2024
Hungary Parliament Approves Swedish NATO Bid and Elects New Head of State

Hungary Parliament Approves Swedish NATO Bid and Elects New Head of State

Swedish PM and NATO chief welcomed the NATO vote: “Sweden’s membership will make us all stronger and safer.”

February 26, 2024
Hungary and Sweden Rebuild Trust Through Cooperation Agreements

Hungary and Sweden Rebuild Trust Through Cooperation Agreements

“To be a member of NATO together with another country means we are ready to die for each other. A deal on defence and military capacities helps to reconstruct the trust between the two countries,” PM Orbán said.

February 23, 2024
Hungarian Parliament To Elect New President on Monday

Hungarian Parliament To Elect New President on Monday

The President of the Constitutional Court Tamás Sulyok is set to become the new head of state.

February 23, 2024
Will Polish PM Side with Farmers or Eurocrats in Ukraine Border Blockade?

Will Polish PM Side with Farmers or Eurocrats in Ukraine Border Blockade?

77% of Polish people support their farmers in largest protest to date against EU’s Green Deal and cheap Ukrainian imports.

February 21, 2024
“Europe Is Being Hijacked in a Constitutional Coup d’Etat”

“Europe Is Being Hijacked in a Constitutional Coup d’Etat”

Participants on The European Conservative’s panel discussed the centralisation attempts that would strip member states of their sovereignty and make the EU less democratic.

February 21, 2024
Empty Gesture? EU Approves New Sanctions Against Russia

Empty Gesture? EU Approves New Sanctions Against Russia

While Brussels hailed the package, it seems to be nothing more than an ineffective symbolic deed.

February 21, 2024
Greek Prime Minister Rejects EU Rule-of-Law Violation Claims

Greek Prime Minister Rejects EU Rule-of-Law Violation Claims

PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis tries facing down Brussels’ accusations against his government by claiming that Greek same-sex marriage law “reinforces the position of our country in the heart of Europe.”

February 21, 2024