Zoltán Kottász

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.
Swiss Face Landmark Vote on Capping Population Growth

Swiss Face Landmark Vote on Capping Population Growth

Voters will decide on Sunday whether to back a right-wing proposal to keep Switzerland’s population below 10 million.

June 12, 2026
“Guardians of Democracy” Greens Join Effort To Block AfD Congress

“Guardians of Democracy” Greens Join Effort To Block AfD Congress

Trade union Ver.di, Die Linke politicians, and activist groups are mobilising supporters for mass protests as police prepare the largest security operation in Thuringia’s history.

June 12, 2026
Hungary: “Militant Rule of Law” Feared as Report Says Constitutional Court May Be Targeted

Hungary: “Militant Rule of Law” Feared as Report Says Constitutional Court May Be Targeted

The Magyar government might move against Hungary’s top court that stands in the way of attempts to upset the constitutional balance of power.

June 12, 2026
Reports: Belfast Knife Suspect Was Sudanese Police Officer

Reports: Belfast Knife Suspect Was Sudanese Police Officer

New reports claim the 30-year-old came from a politically connected family in northern Sudan and left the country after the outbreak of civil war.

June 11, 2026
EU-Taliban Migration Talks in Doubt Over Missing Visa Requests

EU-Taliban Migration Talks in Doubt Over Missing Visa Requests

The controversial initiative reflects increasing pressure on Brussels to find ways of cooperating with Afghanistan’s rulers on migration.

June 11, 2026
EU Warns Slovakia: Pay LGBT Group or Lose Millions

EU Warns Slovakia: Pay LGBT Group or Lose Millions

Brussels has demanded an explanation after Slovak authorities suspended a €120,000 grant to an LGBT organisation

June 11, 2026
Orbán’s Fidesz Pushes Parliamentary Motion Against EU Migration Pact

Orbán’s Fidesz Pushes Parliamentary Motion Against EU Migration Pact

Hungary’s conservative opposition has called on the Tisza government to oppose the EU’s new migration rules by all legal and political means.

June 10, 2026
Bulgaria Ends Military Aid to Ukraine As Radev Pushes for Diplomacy

Bulgaria Ends Military Aid to Ukraine As Radev Pushes for Diplomacy

Prime Minister Rumen Radev says Bulgaria has “already given enough” to Ukraine.

June 10, 2026
Thousands Rally Across France After Lyhanna Murder Sparks National Outcry

Thousands Rally Across France After Lyhanna Murder Sparks National Outcry

Demonstrations were held in more than 160 towns and cities to protest judicial failings in the case of the 11-year-old murdered by a predator known to authorities.

June 9, 2026
Vienna Pride Event for Preschoolers Draws Criticism from the Right

Vienna Pride Event for Preschoolers Draws Criticism from the Right

Austria’s Freedom Party has condemned a city-funded LGBT event designed for children as young as three.

June 9, 2026
AfD MPs Questioned—For Displaying German Flag

AfD MPs Questioned—For Displaying German Flag

AfD politicians accused authorities of political double standards after the national flag display attracted official scrutiny inside Germany’s parliament.

June 9, 2026
As Problems Mount at Home, Europe’s Leaders Focus on Ukraine

As Problems Mount at Home, Europe’s Leaders Focus on Ukraine

The latest diplomatic push on Ukraine comes as Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, and Friedrich Merz all face growing challenges from voters at home.

June 8, 2026