Short vita
Sahra joined FNF’s Brussels office in June 2023. She manages activities regarding EU Institutions, foreign and development policy, as well as France.
Before joining FNF, Sahra worked in a Brussels-based public affairs consultancy, mainly advising clients on financial services policy. She holds a Bachelor’s in European Studies and a Master’s in European Public Affairs, both from Maastricht University in the Netherlands.
Contributions
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Spain hands over to Belgium
Spain's fifth EU Council Presidency since joining the European Community is drawing to a close. On 1 January 1 2024, the baton will pass from the Iberian Peninsula to the heart of the EU, Belgium. How has Spain fared in terms of planned and realized initiatives? And what priorities does Belgium set just before the EU parliamentary elections?
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FNF Europe Event Explores Liberal Perspectives on Ukrainian Integration
On 6 December, FNF Europe hosted the event “Liberals Leading the Way to Ukrainian Integration” in the FNF office. Following the recent adoption of the European Commission’s 2023 Enlargement Package on 8 November, the event build on the recommendation to open accession negotiations with Ukraine (which still needs to be voted on by EU Member States).
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French pension reform enters into force despite protests and unrest
On September 1, the controversial French pension reform came into force. The reform is a key election promise of President Macron, who intends to make the pension system fairer, especially for future generations. But why does a large part of the population perceive this reform as undemocratic, when it is supposed to provide more justice?
