Bridget Ryder is a news writer for The European Conservative. She holds degrees in Spanish and Catholic Studies.
Portuguese President Signs Euthanasia Law

Portuguese President Signs Euthanasia Law

“The president of the republic has issued the decree … as he was obliged to do” by the constitution, the presidency said in a statement on May 17th.

May 18, 2023
EU Elections Set for June

EU Elections Set for June

The dates are the default ones and can only be changed by a unanimous decision of the Council.

May 18, 2023
Spain to Take in More Migrants

Spain to Take in More Migrants

Through the program, Spain will receive more immigrants from Latin America “through channels that respond to the needs of the labor market, reinforcing existing operational capacities,” a government statement said.

May 17, 2023
WHO Challenged on Sex Education Guidelines

WHO Challenged on Sex Education Guidelines

The WHO’s guidelines propose ‘holistic’ sexuality education, which they claim offers “unbiased” and “scientifically correct” information on “all aspects of sexuality” while encouraging children to pursue “sexual growth and development.”

May 16, 2023
The Middle East Is Imploding: An Interview with <strong>Fr. Benedict Kiely</strong>

The Middle East Is Imploding: An Interview with <strong>Fr. Benedict Kiely</strong>

A bomb of poverty has been hurled at the country by economic sanctions imposed by the West, Kiely says.

May 15, 2023
Zelensky Uninvited to Eurovision Stage

Zelensky Uninvited to Eurovision Stage

“We believe that this is the best way to reflect and celebrate Ukraine’s Eurovision song contest win and show we are united by music during these hard times,” the EBU concluded.

May 13, 2023
Assisted Suicide Comes to Portugal 

Assisted Suicide Comes to Portugal 

Instead of changing the text, the Socialist Party majority went straight to a second vote and garnered the needed supermajority to override the veto.

May 13, 2023
Bulgaria Taps Off-Ballot Candidate for Prime Minister

Bulgaria Taps Off-Ballot Candidate for Prime Minister

Boïko Borissov, the winner of the fifth Bulgarian election in two years, turned to an unusual candidate for prime minister in an attempt to finally form a functioning government.

May 12, 2023
EU Parliament: Let Them Drink Cow’s Milk

EU Parliament: Let Them Drink Cow’s Milk

As long-standing EU funding schemes get reshaped to align with the goals of the Green Deal, Farm to School has inevitably been roped into the tug-of-war over addressing environmental issues in the bloc as well.

May 12, 2023
Qatargate MEPs Hope To Return to Parliament

Qatargate MEPs Hope To Return to Parliament

Kaili is expected to ask for release from house arrest to return to Parliament.

May 11, 2023
Pega Committee Calls for Tighter Restrictions on Spyware

Pega Committee Calls for Tighter Restrictions on Spyware

The committee wants a moratorium on spyware use until a tech observation lab is established and member states agree to tighter regulations on spyware use.

May 11, 2023
Portugal Declares Drought Emergency

Portugal Declares Drought Emergency

The country has declared severe and extreme drought across 40% of its territory.

May 10, 2023