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.
Juncker: Ukraine is Corrupt at All Levels of Society

Juncker: Ukraine is Corrupt at All Levels of Society

The European Political Community summit confirmed deep divisions over expanding the EU.

October 6, 2023
EU Plans Ukraine Accession by 2030

EU Plans Ukraine Accession by 2030

European Council Charles Michel believes the EU needs to make a geopolitical statement.

October 4, 2023
Pro-Trump Republican Could Become New House Speaker

Pro-Trump Republican Could Become New House Speaker

Kevin McCarthy was ousted as the Speaker of the House amidst a fight within the Republican Party.

October 4, 2023
Tensions With Ukraine Bring Poland Closer to Hungary

Tensions With Ukraine Bring Poland Closer to Hungary

Reforms proposed by France and Germany are unsettling conservative governments in the EU.

October 4, 2023
EU’s Media Freedom Law Targets Poland and Hungary

EU’s Media Freedom Law Targets Poland and Hungary

MEPs made no secret of their intentions when passing the law.

October 3, 2023
Fico Tasked With Forming New Slovak Government

Fico Tasked With Forming New Slovak Government

As alarm bells go off in the liberal West, Hungary is hoping for another patriotic ally to work with in the EU.

October 2, 2023
Robert Fico Wins Election in Slovakia

Robert Fico Wins Election in Slovakia

The former prime minister could bring his country more in line with the politics of Hungary and Poland.

October 1, 2023
Poland Clamps Down on Violent and Dangerous Criminals

Poland Clamps Down on Violent and Dangerous Criminals

Opposition calls changes “repressive”

September 30, 2023
Swedish Gang Crime Spilling Into Norway

Swedish Gang Crime Spilling Into Norway

Swedish government’s inability to control organised crime becomes concern for western neighbour

September 29, 2023
Sovereigntist and Nationalist Forces Set To Dominate Slovak Elections

Sovereigntist and Nationalist Forces Set To Dominate Slovak Elections

Building a coalition will be extremely difficult, as a possible ten or eleven parties could enter parliament.

September 29, 2023
France and Germany ‘Plot To Overthrow Polish Government’

France and Germany ‘Plot To Overthrow Polish Government’

Journalist and former PM claim Ukraine offered EU-membership in exchange for toppling PiS.

September 27, 2023
Migration Threatens EU’s Open Borders

Migration Threatens EU’s Open Borders

Tensions rise across Europe as countries reimpose border controls

September 26, 2023