Öffentlicher Vortrag von Petros Mavromichalis, Botschafter der Europäischen Union in der Schweiz und für das Fürstentum Liechtenstein, im Rahmen der «Presidential Lectures»

On Tuesday 29 November, EU Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein Petros Mavromichalis planted an ash in Berne’s most famous public open-air bath “Marzili”. The EU-Delegation took over a godparenthood for the young tree, meaning it comes up for its care and maintenance for the next 20 years.

Across the globe 1 in 3 women, have suffered violence during their lifetime. Violence against women and girls comes in many forms: from domestic violence; cyber-violence; sexual violence; psychological violence; economic violence; femicide; to conflict-related sexual violence. This is a reality even in Europe. The situation is alarming and deplorable.

Protecting our planet for future generations requires strong common global action. The Council recently underlined the opportunities that ambitious climate action brings for the planet, the global economy and the people, and the importance of ensuring a just transition towards sustainable climate resilient economies and societies, leaving no one behind.