United in Diversity?
A week marked by Europe Day and the European Commission´s publication of the 2nd EU Health Programme´s evaluation report – Large scope, small focus, thin results?
Time for some critical discussion.
The 9th of May annually marks Europe Day; a day that celebrates peace and unity in the European Union. A day chosen wisely, reciting the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, seen by many as the founding moment that created the base for what comprises the EU structure and function as we know it today. It was on the 9th of May 1950 that French foreign minister Robert Schuman announced his vision of making another war between nations in Europe unimaginable in the future, and therewith proposed a new form of political cooperation, through a historical declaration, better known as the Schuman Declaration. Read more…