Cycling minister draws criticism in Spain
In a move that has sparked controversy across Spanish social media, Teresa Ribera, Spain's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge, was seen riding a bicycle to a climate change summit. The video of her brief bicycle ride, which lasted barely a hundred meters, went viral on Twitter.
The video, posted with the quote: "Teresa Ribera's stunt regarding making an entrance by arriving in bicycle at a climate summit, traveling barely a hundred meters, escorted by two armored gasoline cars is another image that perfectly defines this government," has become a symbol of the disconnect between politicians' words and actions on climate change.
The video shows Teresa Ribera cycling about 100 meters from her car to the summit venue, while being escorted by two armored gasoline cars. The controversy surrounding her bicycle ride has led to calls for greater transparency and accountability in the actions of politicians regarding sustainable transportation.
It is worth noting that, prior to the bicycle ride, Teresa Ribera had traveled to the summit using a private jet, which sparked backlash and was labeled as a "hypocritical move." However, it is important to clarify that as of August 27, 2025, there is no documented controversy regarding Teresa Ribera's attendance at a climate change summit being hypocritical, nor associated public reactions.
Teresa Ribera, a prominent Spanish politician focused on ecological transition and climate policy, currently European Commission Executive Vice President for the European Green Deal, has been actively involved in climate diplomacy, such as engaging with China on fair competition in green technologies. Despite the controversy, her position as Deputy Prime Minister of Spain has not been affected.
The video of Teresa Ribera's bicycle ride has been viewed millions of times and has sparked a wider conversation about the role of politicians in promoting sustainable transportation. The controversy has also highlighted the importance of consistency in actions and words when addressing climate change, a crucial issue for the future of our planet.
On July 12th, 2023, Teresa Ribera attended a press conference to discuss the climate change summit. The date of the summit was also July 12th, 2023. Teresa Ribera got off her car about 100 meters away from the venue and continued her ride cycling. Despite the controversy, Teresa Ribera's commitment to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable transportation remains unwavering.
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