Dear friends in EDS, It is a pleasure for me to once again write a foreword to your Annual Report. This is particularly true this year as you mark the 60th anniversary of European Democrat Students and the 30th anniversary of your publication BullsEye Magazine. As Secretary General of the EPP, I appreciate your contribution and continuous commitment to strengthening our centre-right unity and family. When I think of you, the young generation, the future leaders, and the extraordinary work you are doing I feel that the future of our political family, our values and our unity is in safe hands.
The EPP is a responsible and sensible political force. We are the party of the solutions. I would like to thank the Chairman Carlo Angrisano and Secretary-General Beppe Galea for giving 2 years of hard work, continuous activity and strong growth of the organisation. Once again, my sincere congratulations and best wishes to you all! I look forward to an even deeper cooperation within the EPP and I hope that we will soon be able to meet in person. Take care!
I see the enthusiasm, energy and maturity in continuing the legacy of your predecessors. This past year has not been easy. We have all faced enormous challenges prompted by the pandemic. However, the EDS demonstrated that in such a difficult time we can trust you. Our political family has remained strong, responsible and united. You are a valuable member. You have led by example. It would be optimistic to say that we will come out of this crisis stronger both as Europe and as the centre-right but we must always see opportunities brought by challenges. The EU has been forged in crisis. It is important now that we gather strength, seek common ground and maintain the unity of our family. If we stand together, we will overcome all difficulties.
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Atonio López-Istúriz
Secretary General of the European People’s Party