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.

The 2021 law on Comprehensive Protection of Children and Adolescents against Violence distorted the basic meaning of lawmaking, leading to human tragedies, economic abuse, and child alienation.

The freedom we have experienced in recent decades to decide for ourselves when, where, and how we get around will no longer be affordable for many people.

The final deal has “made the proposal even worse,” Swedish MEP Charlie Weimers said, denouncing it for laying the foundation for undemocratic migrant quotas while leaving the migratory pressure unchecked.

American conservatives can take heart in how [Hungary has] been able to articulate a foreign and domestic policy that resonates with the people.

If passed, the referendum would have enshrined a commitment to a 95% cut in emissions by 2030.

The Israeli leader was left with little choice, as he tried to maintain the coherence of his rightist coalition government as well as the social fabric of his country.

“Ukraine is currently fighting for the whole of Europe. Ukraine’s victory in the war is as important to us as it is to Ukrainians themselves. Ukraine must not fall, because then no country in Europe will be able to feel safe.”—Edvards Ratnieks

Before agreeing to a post-2035 ban on the sale of traditional cars, the German transport minister negotiated a provision for those running on so-called ‘e-fuels’.

The schism reflects freefalling EU unity on the green transition as France and Germany seek to safeguard their national interests under the pretext of decarbonisation.

The speech professor Tamames gave before Spain’s vote of no confidence presents VOX as the repository of Spain’s post-Franco, democratic general consensus.

The Netherlands’ pro-EU governing coalition must now choose between revising its green policy, as called for by voters, and facing gridlock.