Bridget Ryder is a news writer for The European Conservative. She holds degrees in Spanish and Catholic Studies.
Separatists Lose Majority in Catalan Elections

Separatists Lose Majority in Catalan Elections

Pro-Spain Socialists will still struggle to govern the region.

May 13, 2024
Spain: Farmers Undercut by Imports

Spain: Farmers Undercut by Imports

Spanish orange farmers face a gauntlet of unscrupulous buyers in fast-changing markets.

May 10, 2024
Impartial Justice? Demands Mount for Resignation of Spain’s Attorney General

Impartial Justice? Demands Mount for Resignation of Spain’s Attorney General

Two recent cases show that the office is politically compromised.

May 9, 2024
Spain Train Fiasco: Stranded Passengers Had To Trek on Tracks to Nearest Station

Spain Train Fiasco: Stranded Passengers Had To Trek on Tracks to Nearest Station

This is just the latest incident in a series of persistent woes plaguing Madrid’s socialist-run train service.

May 9, 2024
Brussels Approve Rules To Give New Life to Gas and Diesel Engines

Brussels Approve Rules To Give New Life to Gas and Diesel Engines

Contradicting Green Deal goals, the Spare Parts Directive could help keep combustion engines on the road longer.

May 9, 2024
Spanish Socialists Promise To Reinstate Catalan Police Chief Who Allowed Illegal Referendum

Spanish Socialists Promise To Reinstate Catalan Police Chief Who Allowed Illegal Referendum

The promise comes as polls tighten ahead of Sunday’s regional elections in Catalonia.

May 8, 2024
Spanish Elite Unit To Lead Investigation of Corruption by PM’s Wife

Spanish Elite Unit To Lead Investigation of Corruption by PM’s Wife

The same unit that uncovered the government’s €10 million mask corruption scandal is investigating influence trafficking.

May 6, 2024
Spain: Sánchez Government Files Lawsuit Against Critical Journalist

Spain: Sánchez Government Files Lawsuit Against Critical Journalist

PM describes media as a “mud machine, encouraged by the right and the ultra-right.”

May 3, 2024
ChatGPT Hit With Privacy Complaint for ‘Hallucinating’

ChatGPT Hit With Privacy Complaint for ‘Hallucinating’

A campaign group says the chatbot provides false information about people that cannot be corrected.

April 30, 2024
Spain: Sánchez Stays at Helm of Government

Spain: Sánchez Stays at Helm of Government

Despite threatening to resign, the premier announced on Monday that he has decided to remain in office.

April 29, 2024
EU Approves Severe Limits on Cash Transactions

EU Approves Severe Limits on Cash Transactions

The ban comes in the name of crime prevention, but critics say it will harm ordinary citizens.

April 26, 2024
Madrid City Hall “Deaf” to Problems With Low Emission Zone Fines

Madrid City Hall “Deaf” to Problems With Low Emission Zone Fines

One driver incurred 30 fines taking his child to the hospital for treatment before a judge’s ruling canceled the penalties.

April 26, 2024