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For many years, spring was there. But I wasn’t. I was already in the next meeting, the next decision, the next responsibility. Leadership had trained me to stay ahead: anticipate, deliver, hold everything together. But in doing so, I was rarely fully where I actually...
When you rest—what exactly are you resting from? As we enter the Easter period, traditionally associated with pause and renewal, this feels particularly relevant. We often think of rest as the opposite of work. But fatigue is not only physical, it is also cognitive...
✨ What remains when we step aside? What stays with us, and what remains with the institution? As I approach the end of my mandate at the European Commission Representation in Romania, this is the question that has been accompanying me. Five years in public service...
I had the pleasure of meeting with H.E. Dr. Manoj Kumar Mohapatra, Ambassador of India to Romania, at a pivotal moment for India–Europe relations. Our conversation took place in the wake of the recent signing of the EU–India trade agreement — a strategic milestone...
Back in Munich! In a moment when trust is fragile, forums for dialogue are essential. They keep channels open, even when positions differ. Munich Security Conference For me, this visit is also personal. I lived here for nine years; my son grew up here. Returning...
I had the honour to present New Year wishes to the President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, alongside representatives of the diplomatic corps. I conveyed my wishes for a year of wise leadership, national cohesion and continued commitment to our European path. Romania’s...
He made the coffee himself. A simple, ordinary gesture — and yet nothing about this moment is ordinary. At the age of 13, Octavian Fülöp was deported to Auschwitz, where he lost his entire family. There, his name was replaced with a number: B-14 849. The system was...
Ramona Chiriac, șefa Reprezentanței Comisiei Europene în România, vorbește despre prioritățile Comisiei în ultimii ani, despre modul în care românii percep politicile europene și despre ce este necesar pentru consolidarea unei Europe unite. Care au fost, concret,...
I warmly congratulate UNICEF on its 79th anniversary — a milestone that honours nearly eight decades of unwavering dedication to protecting every child’s right to safety, education, health, and a fair chance in life. Anna Riatti and Romania team here since 1991! Your...
“In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer. And that makes me happy.” — Albert Camus As the year closes, leadership can feel like a Camusian winter: accumulated pressure, unanswered questions, moments of doubt. What I’ve learned this...