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.
Brussels’ Double Standards Exposed as It Prepares To Drop Hungary Case

Brussels’ Double Standards Exposed as It Prepares To Drop Hungary Case

Manfred Weber says the EU could end its Article 7 procedure against Hungary, citing the “commitment” of the incoming government to “European values.”

April 23, 2026
EU Court Blocks Hungary’s Restrictions on LGBT Content for Children

EU Court Blocks Hungary’s Restrictions on LGBT Content for Children

Hungary has been ordered to amend its child protection law after the EU’s top court sided with the European Commission.

April 21, 2026
Government Crisis Grips Romania After Social Democrats Revolt

Government Crisis Grips Romania After Social Democrats Revolt

The coalition crisis in Bucharest reflects falling poll numbers for the Social Democrats and growing competition from the right-wing nationalists.

April 20, 2026
Eurosceptic Party Set to Win Bulgarian Elections

Eurosceptic Party Set to Win Bulgarian Elections

Former president Rumen Radev’s party is tipped to win Sunday’s vote, but forming a stable government will be hard.

April 17, 2026
Incoming Hungarian PM Vows Pro-Brussels, Pro-LGBT Policies

Incoming Hungarian PM Vows Pro-Brussels, Pro-LGBT Policies

Magyar’s decisive win signals a sharp break from the Orbán era, raising concerns over constitutional changes, institutional purges, and a shift toward Brussels.

April 13, 2026
“Hungary offers an opt-out, which Brussels does not want to allow”—Political Analyst <strong>Zoltán Kiszelly</strong>

“Hungary offers an opt-out, which Brussels does not want to allow”—Political Analyst <strong>Zoltán Kiszelly</strong>

“What bothers Brussels is not just that Hungary stands out, but that this alternative could become popular among a majority of Europeans over time.”

April 10, 2026
European Patriots Vow To Reshape EU at Landmark Budapest Assembly

European Patriots Vow To Reshape EU at Landmark Budapest Assembly

Conservative and sovereignist leaders from across Europe gathered in Budapest to call for a shift away from EU centralisation and towards national sovereignty.

March 23, 2026
Intelligence Row Deepens Rift Between EU and Hungary Ahead of Elections

Intelligence Row Deepens Rift Between EU and Hungary Ahead of Elections

Western liberal media reports alleging Budapest colluding with Moscow are coming thick and fast over fears of another victory for Viktor Orbán.

March 23, 2026
Orbán Rallies Global Allies at CPAC Hungary Before April Election

Orbán Rallies Global Allies at CPAC Hungary Before April Election

Conservative leaders from across the world gathered in Budapest for CPAC Hungary 2026, as the country prepares for a closely watched parliamentary election.

March 21, 2026
“We put our own people first, unashamedly, unequivocally”—British Commentator <strong>Matt Goodwin</strong>

“We put our own people first, unashamedly, unequivocally”—British Commentator <strong>Matt Goodwin</strong>

“We are essentially importing political practices that look more at home in Lebanon or Sierra Leone or Pakistan than they do in Britain.”

March 21, 2026
Conservatives Vow To Dismantle Deep State Ahead of Slovenian Election

Conservatives Vow To Dismantle Deep State Ahead of Slovenian Election

As Slovenia heads to the polls this Sunday, revelations of corruption and entrenched networks within the left-wing government have emerged.

March 20, 2026
Updated: Manfred Weber’s Hungarian Allies Embroiled in Second Nazi-Related Scandal

Updated: Manfred Weber’s Hungarian Allies Embroiled in Second Nazi-Related Scandal

Not one, but two controversial photos of an opposition Tisza Party candidate have fuelled a fresh political storm—weeks before Hungarians head to the polls.

March 14, 2026