(EU cont'd). Natasha had joined our team in Brussels with enthusiasm and excitement, particularly thrilled with the prospect of undertaking analytical work on regions such as Asia and Latin America. She had much energy, always keen to engage with others, a big smile on her face.

As former colleagues of Natasha at the European Commission, we were heartbroken by the announcement of her moving on. Our last fun getting together was in June 2020, before Covid appearance pulled us apart. But we stayed in touch at all times, notably in an active whats app group