Bridget Ryder is a news writer for The European Conservative. She holds degrees in Spanish and Catholic Studies.
Climate Policies Teeter on Edge of Approval in EU Parliament

Climate Policies Teeter on Edge of Approval in EU Parliament

Sometimes climate-focused policies do not meet with overwhelming approval in EU parliament, and their adoption can be hit or miss. 

June 20, 2022
Portugal Creates New Work Visa

Portugal Creates New Work Visa

“This allows foreign nationals to enter Portuguese territory who have come looking for work for a period of 120 days, extended to another 60 days, for a total of 180 days,” Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Ana Catarina Mendes clarified.

June 20, 2022
EU Digs Deeper into Spyware

EU Digs Deeper into Spyware

“What does it mean to be a victim of Pegasus? All your secrets are laid bare, your intimate secrets are laid bare to your worst enemy,” —French journalist Sandrine Rigaud.

June 18, 2022
South African Coal Replacing Russian, Except in China

South African Coal Replacing Russian, Except in China

The Netherlands, Italy, France, Spain, Denmark, Poland, Germany, and Ukraine have bought coal from South Africa so far this year.

June 17, 2022
Africans Want to Migrate, But Not Permanently  

Africans Want to Migrate, But Not Permanently  

Almost 70% of those who want to emigrate said they wanted to do so temporarily, and planned to bring the skills and experiences gained abroad back home to Africa.

June 16, 2022
EU Initiates Legal Action Against the UK 

EU Initiates Legal Action Against the UK 

Regarding the imposition of tariffs or other retaliatory measures toward the UK, Šefčovič also said that “if this draft bill becomes the law, then I cannot exclude anything.”

June 15, 2022
UK Challenges Northern Ireland Protocol in Legislation

UK Challenges Northern Ireland Protocol in Legislation

Johnson and his ministers have been tight-lipped on the details the protocol legislation will propose, saying only that the changes are minor and within the bounds of international law.

June 15, 2022
EU Parliament Chides Poland and US Over Abortion

EU Parliament Chides Poland and US Over Abortion

“Wow, the headline of this resolution already says it all. You’re talking about a global threat. It just always has to be superlatives with you, doesn’t it?” German MEP Christine Anderson of the Identity and Democracy Group stated.

June 15, 2022
EU Parliament Calls for Treaty Change

EU Parliament Calls for Treaty Change

The EU Parliament resolution specifies the changes to the treaties it wants: repealing the unanimity vote required on certain decisions is one of them.

June 14, 2022
European Parliament Kills Gas Engines

European Parliament Kills Gas Engines

An opinion from the Committee on Industry, Research, and Energy expressed doubts about the ban on combustion engines. It pointed out that uncertainty still surrounds the future of electric cars.

June 12, 2022
United States Seeks Spain’s Help to Manage its Migrant Crisis

United States Seeks Spain’s Help to Manage its Migrant Crisis

Internal documents leaked to the media showed that plans were in the works to enlist more countries, including Spain and Canada, to assist with the migrant crisis at the US-Mexican border.

June 11, 2022
Eastern Europe Questions Vaccine Contracts

Eastern Europe Questions Vaccine Contracts

This is not the first time Eastern European countries have called the large amounts of vaccines purchased by the EU “a waste of public resources.”

June 10, 2022