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.
Cologne Cathedral Has Cancelled Its Famous Spires

Cologne Cathedral Has Cancelled Its Famous Spires

The decision by the archdiocese comes at a time when progressive elements are gaining more and more influence within the Catholic Church in Germany.

September 6, 2023
Grain Deal: Erdogan Optimistic, Putin Resistant 

Grain Deal: Erdogan Optimistic, Putin Resistant 

Turkey and the United Nations are trying hard to revive the safe export of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea, but Putin remains an obstacle.

September 5, 2023
Quran Burning Ignites Violent Riots in Sweden

Quran Burning Ignites Violent Riots in Sweden

The recent Quran burning and riots in Malmö pose deadly threats to Swedes while endangering the lives of Christians in Iraq.

September 4, 2023
Leftist Smear Campaign Launched Just in Time for Bavarian Elections

Leftist Smear Campaign Launched Just in Time for Bavarian Elections

Accusations of antisemitism made against conservative party leader Hubert Aiwanger could be a case of personal vendetta.

September 2, 2023
Biden’s Strategy Has Harmed Central Europe

Biden’s Strategy Has Harmed Central Europe

Viktor Orbán revealed some uncomfortable truths about the war in Ukraine and the encroachment of U.S. policy makers in Hungarian affairs.

September 1, 2023
Mysterious Outbreak in Poland: 16 Dead

Mysterious Outbreak in Poland: 16 Dead

Polish authorities have not completely ruled out Russian involvement in the spread of Legionnaires’ disease.

August 30, 2023
France Bans Muslim Abaya in Schools

France Bans Muslim Abaya in Schools

“When you walk into a classroom, you shouldn’t be able to identify the pupils’ religion just by looking at them,” Education Minister Gabriel Attal said.

August 30, 2023
Poland and Baltic Countries To Coordinate Border Closures

Poland and Baltic Countries To Coordinate Border Closures

An armed incident at the border or a massive influx of migrants could trigger the complete closure of the border, the four countries said.

August 29, 2023
“The referendum is a clever manoeuvre by PiS”: An Interview with <strong>Paweł Lisicki</strong>

“The referendum is a clever manoeuvre by PiS”: An Interview with <strong>Paweł Lisicki</strong>

“The compulsory relocation of refugees is extremely unpopular in Poland … you could even say that the European Union has given Law and Justice a political boost.”

August 27, 2023
Despite Media Fearmongering, Survey Finds AfD Voters Are Not ‘Far-Right’

Despite Media Fearmongering, Survey Finds AfD Voters Are Not ‘Far-Right’

AfD’s surging popularity says more about the growing dissatisfaction with the political elite than about ‘extremism’ in Germany.

August 27, 2023
Denmark To Ban Quran Burnings

Denmark To Ban Quran Burnings

The Danish government claims national security warrants a ban on Quran burnings. Sweden is much more divided on the issue.

August 26, 2023
German Government’s Gender Law ‘Criminalises the Truth’

German Government’s Gender Law ‘Criminalises the Truth’

Opposition parties and feminists are concerned that children’s rights and women’s rights are being violated, not to mention science being ignored.

August 24, 2023