Bridget Ryder is a news writer for The European Conservative. She holds degrees in Spanish and Catholic Studies.
Occasional Dialogues: Bridget Ryder interviews <strong>Juan García-Gallardo</strong> (VOX)

Occasional Dialogues: Bridget Ryder interviews <strong>Juan García-Gallardo</strong> (VOX)

In this episode of “Occasional Dialogues,” Juan García-Gallardo, a rising star in VOX, talks about the challenges of coalition governments, revitalization of rural areas, EU policies affecting Castilla y León, and how he jumped from a successful law career into a top position in politics.

March 31, 2023
Chinese Fraud Ring Busted at Liège Airport

Chinese Fraud Ring Busted at Liège Airport

According to the investigation, Chinese exporters had put in place a complex system to evade VAT and other taxes while increasing their own profits.

March 30, 2023
Hosting Russian Nukes Is Justified, Says Belarus

Hosting Russian Nukes Is Justified, Says Belarus

Minsk said that it would not be violating non-proliferation agreements because Moscow would be in control of any nuclear weapons brought into Belarus.

March 28, 2023
Tanks Delivered to Ukraine a “Step Change”

Tanks Delivered to Ukraine a “Step Change”

The British Defence Ministry estimated that the tanks marked a “step change” in capability for Ukraine’s armed forces.

March 28, 2023
Ukraine Demands UN Security Council Meeting, NATO Calms Fears Over Russian Nukes in Belarus

Ukraine Demands UN Security Council Meeting, NATO Calms Fears Over Russian Nukes in Belarus

Ukraine called on the people of Belarus to stand up to Moscow.

March 28, 2023
The Lancet Refuses to Publish Critiques of Pfizer Study

The Lancet Refuses to Publish Critiques of Pfizer Study

The Lancet decided not to publish the letter, calling their assessment “misinformation” and denying that one of the study’s authors had a conflict of interest.

March 27, 2023
Italy To Plug Migrant Flows From Tunisia With Aid

Italy To Plug Migrant Flows From Tunisia With Aid

“If Tunisia collapses economically or socially, then we will be in a situation where new flows of migrants will come to Europe,” said Josep Borrell, EU foreign affairs commissioner.

March 26, 2023
EU Coordinates Ammunition Production, IMF Funds Ukraine

EU Coordinates Ammunition Production, IMF Funds Ukraine

The IMF has pledged its largest loan ever to a country at war and the EU has promised 1 million bullets.

March 24, 2023
Raw Minerals: Commission Wants Domestic Mining 

Raw Minerals: Commission Wants Domestic Mining 

The EU is sitting on about a third of the lithium it needs in the next ten years if it is going to reach its goals for using electric cars and wind and solar energy.

March 22, 2023
Blue Collar Workers More Fertile, Study Shows

Blue Collar Workers More Fertile, Study Shows

The trend of fewer men getting university degrees—often leading to 9-to-5 desk jobs—may have a positive aspect.

March 20, 2023
Pro-Lifers March Across the Iberian Peninsula

Pro-Lifers March Across the Iberian Peninsula

The large turnout for the march shows that the Iberian pro-life movement is in fact gaining steam.

March 18, 2023
Farm to Fork Strategy Meeting Strong Resistance

Farm to Fork Strategy Meeting Strong Resistance

The EU’s Farm to Fork policy is not only facing strong opposition from agribusiness, but even the commissioner responsible for agriculture has expressed his reservations.

March 17, 2023