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.
Polish Truckers Demand End to EU-Ukraine Deal

Polish Truckers Demand End to EU-Ukraine Deal

“They drive the prices down and take the cargo that we used to carry,” protesters say.

November 9, 2023
Who’s Blackmailing Whom? EU Continues to Withhold Funds from Hungary

Who’s Blackmailing Whom? EU Continues to Withhold Funds from Hungary

Commission claims funds are held over rule-of-law concerns; Fidesz and PiS say process is politicised

November 8, 2023
Poland: President Gives PiS Chance To Form Government

Poland: President Gives PiS Chance To Form Government

The Polish prime minister has two weeks to put together a government with support of individual MPs after other parties have ruled out a coalition with his party.

November 7, 2023
Anne Frank Kindergarten Renamed for ‘Diversity’ Reasons

Anne Frank Kindergarten Renamed for ‘Diversity’ Reasons

The move comes after parents from “migrant backgrounds” started a petition.

November 6, 2023
Zelensky Not Willing To Bow to Pressure for Peace Talks

Zelensky Not Willing To Bow to Pressure for Peace Talks

The Ukrainian president’s words come as the U.S. and Europe are reportedly becoming tired of funding the war.

November 6, 2023
Increased Pessimism Surrounding Ukraine’s Prospects

Increased Pessimism Surrounding Ukraine’s Prospects

Ukraine’s military brass: we need key military capabilities and technologies to break out of this kind of war.

November 6, 2023
UK: Outrage at Pro-Palestine Rally on Armistice Day

UK: Outrage at Pro-Palestine Rally on Armistice Day

“This is not an appropriate time, this is not an appropriate venue for protest,” says Minister for Security Tom Tugendhat

November 3, 2023
Central Europe Stands in Solidarity With Israel’s Struggle

Central Europe Stands in Solidarity With Israel’s Struggle

Austria, Croatia, Czechia, and Hungary opposed the UN resolution that failed to condemn the Hamas massacres.

November 1, 2023
Erdogan’s Words Escalate Tension in Middle East

Erdogan’s Words Escalate Tension in Middle East

Is the Turkish President ready to sacrifice Western relations for his Islamist beliefs?

October 30, 2023
Hungary Boosts Family Support to Raise Birth Rate

Hungary Boosts Family Support to Raise Birth Rate

The conservative government believes housing support and tax benefits, not immigration to be the solution.

October 27, 2023
New U.S. House Speaker Opposes Gender Ideology, Ukraine Funding

New U.S. House Speaker Opposes Gender Ideology, Ukraine Funding

Belgian MEP Verhofstadt compared the developments in the U.S. to Russian and Hungarian politics.

October 26, 2023
Szijjártó: Hungary Does Not Accept Dictates from Abroad

Szijjártó: Hungary Does Not Accept Dictates from Abroad

Politico conveyed fears that Hungary during its Council presidency would “share sensitive information with Moscow.”

October 24, 2023