[The European Conservative] Spain's European Moment

Spain’s upcoming turn at holding the EU Council Presidency is a high-stakes opportunity likely to be missed.

When it comes to the opaque but consequential workings of the European Union, conservatives — nay, anyone not a Euro-federalist — would do well to follow the number one axiom of Euro-realist scrutiny: demand much from the EU, but expect little. When those workings involve a progressive national government like Spain’s, this rule applies doubly.

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Jorge González-Gallarza

A writer in Paris, Jorge's work has featured in The Wall Street Journal, National Review, The American Conservative, The National Interest and elsewhere.