European leaders are preparing for a decisive vote in the Budget Committee of the European Parliament on April 15. It will set the Parliament’s position on the financial parameters the EU has at its disposal, to implement its goals and vision for the next seven years. In a time of geopolitical tensions, it’s more important than ever that the EU has a clear strategic vision for the future, especially when it comes to external relations.
Human development is perhaps the closest thing we have to a guaranteed return on investment. When people are healthy, they build businesses, trade and sustain communities. Over the...