Bridget Ryder is a news writer for The European Conservative. She holds degrees in Spanish and Catholic Studies.
Spain: Cold Weather and Easter Traffic Reveal Frailty of Electric Vehicle Dream

Spain: Cold Weather and Easter Traffic Reveal Frailty of Electric Vehicle Dream

In unfavorable temperatures, the range of EVs could drop by 20%.

April 4, 2024
Spanish PM Now Only Gives Press Conferences Abroad—if at All

Spanish PM Now Only Gives Press Conferences Abroad—if at All

Pedro Sánchez has not held a press conference on Spanish soil since the end of 2023.

April 3, 2024
Spanish PM’s Brother Nearly Received €1.5 Million for Provincial Opera Program

Spanish PM’s Brother Nearly Received €1.5 Million for Provincial Opera Program

The grant was rescinded after a Spanish newspaper revealed the details of the tender.

April 3, 2024
EU Ends Mission in Niger, Opens Path for Russia

EU Ends Mission in Niger, Opens Path for Russia

Europe has lost an effective influence in the region ridden with jihadist violence.

April 2, 2024
EU Fails To Break Deadlock Over Spanish Judicial Appointments

EU Fails To Break Deadlock Over Spanish Judicial Appointments

No end in sight for the political standoff paralyzing the Spanish judiciary.

March 27, 2024
Spanish Judge Halts Shutdown of Telegram at Last Minute

Spanish Judge Halts Shutdown of Telegram at Last Minute

A copyright violations dispute has turned into a standoff between the social media company and the courts.

March 25, 2024
Spain: Catalan Separatist Leader Pledges To “Complete” Independence Process

Spain: Catalan Separatist Leader Pledges To “Complete” Independence Process

Puigdemont will run for regional elections and says Catalonia has a “historic opportunity” to secede from Spain.

March 25, 2024
Spain’s Government Blocks Attempt To Protect Minors from Hormone Therapy

Spain’s Government Blocks Attempt To Protect Minors from Hormone Therapy

Sánchez is challenging a regional measure that requires minors to have mental health treatment before being put on cross-sex hormones.

March 20, 2024
Spain: Legal Sex Changes Increase by 400%

Spain: Legal Sex Changes Increase by 400%

A year after the country passed a radical self-identification law, even transgender activists are now warning of cases of fraud.

March 19, 2024
Catalonia Urged To End Discrimination Against Spanish-Speaking Students

Catalonia Urged To End Discrimination Against Spanish-Speaking Students

EU Parliament responds to appeal from parents who say schools ignore domestic court ruling.

March 19, 2024
“Nobody Is Listening to Us”: Farmers Return to Madrid Streets

“Nobody Is Listening to Us”: Farmers Return to Madrid Streets

In an act of solidarity, the farmers donated some €1,000 worth of olive oil to charity.

March 18, 2024
Experts: New Spanish Law Still Wouldn’t Give Blanket Amnesty

Experts: New Spanish Law Still Wouldn’t Give Blanket Amnesty

Both EU law and the Spanish Constitution may provide significant hurdles for Catalan separatists hoping to avoid prosecution.

March 18, 2024