Bridget Ryder is a news writer for The European Conservative. She holds degrees in Spanish and Catholic Studies.
Romanian Farmers and Truckers Protest High Taxes, ‘Green’ Policies

Romanian Farmers and Truckers Protest High Taxes, ‘Green’ Policies

Inspired by similar protests around Europe, tractors and trucks fill the streets of Bucharest.

January 15, 2024
Spanish Socialists Seek To Ban Opposition Media From Parliament

Spanish Socialists Seek To Ban Opposition Media From Parliament

The ruling party has already withdrawn the credentials of some media outlets to attend its events.

January 12, 2024
EU Parliament To Investigate Spanish Amnesty Law

EU Parliament To Investigate Spanish Amnesty Law

The parliament could send a delegation to Spain to investigate rule-of-law violations by PM Pedro Sánchez.

January 11, 2024
Authorities’ Fear of Drought Contributed to German Floods

Authorities’ Fear of Drought Contributed to German Floods

A five-year climate change plan meant dams were too full to absorb record December rains.

January 9, 2024
Spain: Left-Separatist Coalition Already Coming Apart

Spain: Left-Separatist Coalition Already Coming Apart

Socialist PM Pedro Sánchez’s first bills are set to be defeated—by his allies.

January 9, 2024
Madrid Banishes Older Cars With New Low Emissions Zone

Madrid Banishes Older Cars With New Low Emissions Zone

The Spanish capital’s restrictions could prohibit a quarter of the country’s cars from entering the city, foreshadowing impact of an EU Green New Deal.

January 5, 2024
ISPK: Who Are the Jihadists Behind the Christmas Cathedrals Plot?

ISPK: Who Are the Jihadists Behind the Christmas Cathedrals Plot?

Analysts regard the Afghan-based ISPK as the “most concerning” Islamic State affiliate.

January 4, 2024
Declining Desire: Spaniards Shy Away From Parenthood

Declining Desire: Spaniards Shy Away From Parenthood

Conservatives cited pessimism about the situation in Spain and the world as a reason at a higher rate than leftist voters.

January 4, 2024
Spanish Politicians Invite Brussels To Oversee Judicial Appointments

Spanish Politicians Invite Brussels To Oversee Judicial Appointments

Five-year legal deadlock could be resolved at the expense of sovereignty.

December 30, 2023
Spain: Sánchez Dodges Press in End of Year Appearance

Spain: Sánchez Dodges Press in End of Year Appearance

The Spanish PM allowed only 20 minutes for questions from six hand-picked news outlets in what should have been the biggest press conference of the year.

December 28, 2023
France: Macron Hits Pause on Immigration Reform

France: Macron Hits Pause on Immigration Reform

Given the opposition to the bill in the French president’s own camp, sending it for constitutional review may be a way to reassure his ministers.

December 28, 2023
Catering Budget for Spanish Government Flights up 66%

Catering Budget for Spanish Government Flights up 66%

Pedro Sánchez’s socialist government will have expensive delicacies and a €2 million catering budget for official flights.

December 22, 2023