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.
EU President Visits Hungary To Discuss Ukraine Strategy

EU President Visits Hungary To Discuss Ukraine Strategy

More support for Kyiv and the start of EU accession talks are both on the agenda of the upcoming EU summit in December.

November 25, 2023
Irish Government Shifts Focus From Migration to ‘Far-Right’

Irish Government Shifts Focus From Migration to ‘Far-Right’

After a night of rioting, the mainstream parties and media have all but forgotten the horrific knife attack on three children and their teacher.

November 24, 2023
“People Have Been Abandoned”: The Town That Epitomises Germany’s Migrant Failure

“People Have Been Abandoned”: The Town That Epitomises Germany’s Migrant Failure

A Thuringian town, like many in Germany, grapples with a massive influx of migrants. Locals talked to us about their fears.

November 24, 2023
“We Are Being Governed by Idiots”: Why Germany is Turning Right

“We Are Being Governed by Idiots”: Why Germany is Turning Right

What’s behind the rise of the right-wing/populist AfD? We went to Eastern Germany to find out.

November 23, 2023
A Step Closer to Euro-Federalism?

A Step Closer to Euro-Federalism?

The plans would see a massive transfer of competences from a national to an EU level.

November 22, 2023
EU Parliament To Vote on ‘Dystopian Superstate’ Proposal

EU Parliament To Vote on ‘Dystopian Superstate’ Proposal

The treaty change would favour largely populated member states and allow the EU to railroad dissenting ones.

November 22, 2023
Hungarian MEP Slams Leftist Attack on Antisemitism Conference

Hungarian MEP Slams Leftist Attack on Antisemitism Conference

Leftist MEPs criticise conference that supports Israel and denounces terrorism and antisemitism

November 21, 2023
“We are entering a period of warfare”: An Interview with <strong>George Friedman</strong>

“We are entering a period of warfare”: An Interview with <strong>George Friedman</strong>

“The revolution in 1848 argued that national self-determination was the foundation of liberal democracy. The EU violates that. At some point, some countries will stand up and say, I’ll do without your money because I’m going to lose it anyway to the Germans.”

November 18, 2023
Mainstream Parties Finding New Ways to Shut Down AfD

Mainstream Parties Finding New Ways to Shut Down AfD

Taking away funding from the AfD’s foundation is the establishment’s latest attempt to curb the second-strongest party in Germany.

November 14, 2023
Hungarian Foreign Minister: ‘War Mentality’ Still Dominates EU

Hungarian Foreign Minister: ‘War Mentality’ Still Dominates EU

Slovakia joins Hungary in call for peace talks in the Russo-Ukraine war and opposing the end of national veto rights.

November 13, 2023
Hungary and Slovakia Could Oppose Ukraine’s EU Accession

Hungary and Slovakia Could Oppose Ukraine’s EU Accession

Hungary has been adamant that it would block Ukraine’s entry into the EU or NATO until minority rights were restored.

November 10, 2023
Spanish Conservative Politician Shot in Madrid

Spanish Conservative Politician Shot in Madrid

Alejandro Vidal-Quadras was taken to a hospital after he was shot in the face.

November 9, 2023