In the light of current worldwide political turmoil and an overall situation of economic uncertainty, it is important for a global actor like REMONDIS to begin 2017 with a strong message of resilience and commitment to an open and tolerant democratic society. As a company, we would like to express our concern over current geopolitical developments, and openly pledge our support to the liberal economic principles we share with many nations around the world.
2017 will be a decisive year for Europe. Elections will be held in two of the founding countries of the EU, which also happen to be the two largest economies in continental Europe. As a result, these elections will likely set the tone for the political discourse in Europe, but could also have an actual, lasting impact on the political landscape in the European Union for the years or even decades to come.
Europe needs to continue to stand for its core principles and therefore commit to the Four Freedoms as established by the EU, being the Freedom of movement of capital, people, goods and services. It is important that Europeans are reminded of the truly exceptional challenges that they have already overcome over the past decades, whilst taking new challenges head on.
In the light of further potential political upsets, it is important that we remain active in shaping the political discourse and safeguarding our liberal values, both as individual citizens and collectively as companies and civil society groups. Read full editorial
Sincerly yours,
Dr. Mark Nusselein
Chief Financial Officer of REMONDIS International
