It was also a good reminder of the risks that are never far away from election campaigns. Many recent votes have been marred by reports of deliberate efforts to manipulate voters with fake news.

So how to respond? The first step is to inform ourselves. To seek out reliable information on the issues that matter to us. The second is to get involved, whether by voting or campaigning or encouraging others to vote. The European Parliament elections on 23-26 May provide a chance to do just that.