The European elections that took place on 23-26 May were probably the most crucial ones since 1979, the first time when the Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) were directly elected. The higher rates of participation showed that EU citizens were very much aware of their responsibility.
On 23 April, Michel Barnier, called for a Green New Deal for Europe urging policy-makers to better protect biodiversity and to ensure that Europe becomes a carbon-neutral and circular economy.
7 April marked World Health Day with a focus this year on Universal Health Coverage (UHC), one of the key targets of the Agenda 2030. A concept that may seem technical or abstract, but that has a very tangible meaning for low-income households. It is about ensuring that parents of sick kids do not need to fear not being able to find or afford quality healthcare.