Strategic conversation with Emily O’Reilly, European Ombudsman

COVID-19’s spread across Europe has been a test of stability and solidarity for the EU and its member states. While this moment of crisis has required quick reactions and tough decisions, policymakers should remember that commitment to transparency and democratic institutions must remain at the centre of such measures. This Strategic Conversation with European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly will look at what the pandemic has revealed about European democracy and potential future challenges.

This new Strategic Conversations series invites key policymakers to share their views on a range of important and strategically relevant issues through interviews with senior thinkers on the Friends of Europe team.

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