Europe Day is a reminder that working together is the best response to our common challenges

Europe Day is a reminder that working together is the best response to our common challenges

Europe Day celebrates the historic Schuman Declaration of 1950. Robert Schuman, the then French foreign minister, set out his idea that closer political-economic co-operation in Europe would make war between the continent’s nations unthinkable. His vision became reality, thanks to the collective efforts of European nation states. His foresight led to the creation of the institutions of the European Union and laid the foundations for the EU’s prosperity.

Co-operation, the cornerstone of his idea, is now all the more relevant. It is through partnerships that we create opportunities and tackle crises, collectively emerging stronger. To respond to global crises and challenges successfully, the