She was our light in dark times.
She is our European of the Year.
We are delighted to award the latest European of the Year to Ms Emer Cooke who, as Executive Director at the European Medicines Agency, was at the forefront of the European Union’s battle against Covid-19.
European Movement Ireland’s European of the Year Award recognises individuals and/or organisations that have made an outstanding contribution to promoting and enhancing Ireland’s place in the EU. Since it was established in 1988, the title of European of the Year has been awarded to a distinguished list of individuals with backgrounds in art, business, politics and administration.
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