The Panel is a special occasion

in which the European Commission

involves the European citizens.

I came to this Panel

to meet people

from many parts of Europe

and to have meaningful dialogue

just as we have done over these past few days.

I also think it's quite important

that these Panels take place,

because it makes us understand

that the European Union

is indeed a democracy

and that everyone's opinion matters.

When I was invited

I didn't have many preconceptions

about the discussion

itself at first.

I didn't know how the process

would actually unfold,

how people would react

or how the discussion would go.

But so far, the whole process

has been very smooth.

I think the most important thing for me

would be to focus

on the environment,

although lately,

given the date of this Panel,

there's been a lot

of talk about security

and well,

I think it would be a bit difficult

to choose between the two.

I'm leaning towards the environment,

but I think the issue

of security is very topical.

What surprised me

was how well we managed to organise

everything, and how well

we've integrated here.

That includes participating

in ways that balance

with household chores

and contributing our own ideas.

It was a wonderful experience,

because you get to meet people

from many different backgrounds.

It was extremely interesting

and educational.

It has a concrete impact,

and it is important to take part.

I hope everybody

to have this experience

just like I did.

I was invited. First of all,

I didn't have many preconceptions

about the discussion itself.

I didn't know how the process itself would go,

For me, it's armaments, defense.

That is to say, it's topical, right?

So right now, that's all people are talking about.

And I agree with a lot of things.