Karina Matvienko: Why Europe Matters

“Europe for me is the embodiment of safety and security. By security I do not mean border security and the military, but human security. It is the place of a lot of possibilities for everyone if you share its values which are in my view common to all mankind, not just Europeans. It is the place where a human being is protected by the rule of law and social policies. We most certainly need more of this kind of Europe in our lives.”

Karina Matvienko, Russia, Young Professional Advisor
MA Student in Eastern European Studies