Bridget Ryder is a news writer for The European Conservative. She holds degrees in Spanish and Catholic Studies.
Spain To Reopen Investigation Into Hacking of Premier’s Phone

Spain To Reopen Investigation Into Hacking of Premier’s Phone

New French inquiry could shed light on dormant Spanish Pegasus case.

April 24, 2024
Deforestation Rules Could Cause European Coffee Shortage

Deforestation Rules Could Cause European Coffee Shortage

Europeans will know where their toothpicks, tofu, and espresso beans come from—with a higher price tag, and with minimal boon to the environment.

April 23, 2024
Basque Separatist Parties Tie in Historic Regional Election

Basque Separatist Parties Tie in Historic Regional Election

For the first time, the political arm of disbanded terror group ETA has a chance to govern the region.

April 22, 2024
New Italian Law Would Increase Opportunities for Pro-Life Advocates

New Italian Law Would Increase Opportunities for Pro-Life Advocates

“We must not criminalize those who are against abortion,” deputy PM says.

April 17, 2024
Spain: Rent Control Leads to Rising Rental Prices

Spain: Rent Control Leads to Rising Rental Prices

Rental stock in Catalonia dropped by 13% the first month after the measure was implemented.

April 17, 2024
Spain’s Likely Next Commissioner Doubles Down on Green Deal

Spain’s Likely Next Commissioner Doubles Down on Green Deal

Teresa Ribera, environment and energy transition minister, wants a “social” Green Deal that also combats ‘economic inequality’

April 16, 2024
EU Parliament Rebukes Spanish Socialists for Alleged Corruption

EU Parliament Rebukes Spanish Socialists for Alleged Corruption

Commission told to be more vigilant in oversight of emergency purchases as pandemic spending scrutinized.

April 15, 2024
Spanish Rental Housing Sector in Crisis

Spanish Rental Housing Sector in Crisis

Growing demand for affordable housing in Spain is rapidly outpacing supply.

April 12, 2024
Do European Citizens Know Who They Are Voting For This Summer?

Do European Citizens Know Who They Are Voting For This Summer?

Survey shows less than half of EU voters recognize party leaders in the Brussels/Strasbourg Parliament.

April 11, 2024
Rural Growth or Urban Sprawl? How Some Spanish Villages Are Gaining Population

Rural Growth or Urban Sprawl? How Some Spanish Villages Are Gaining Population

Small towns find new ways to attract young families in ‘Empty Spain’

April 10, 2024
EU Increases Burden on Small Businesses With New Salary Directive

EU Increases Burden on Small Businesses With New Salary Directive

Analysts have warned that the directive, aimed at reducing the gender pay gap, may backfire.

April 8, 2024
Spanish PM Plans To Expel Monks from Valley of the Fallen

Spanish PM Plans To Expel Monks from Valley of the Fallen

The country’s political Left has consistently used the specter of the Civil War as a political tool to rally its most radical flank.

April 5, 2024