Today’s Solutions: August 07, 2026

Last week I shook hands with a small boy with a big smile who lives in a pocket of South Sudan that is gripped by famine. I heard stories of families struggling to cope, and witnessed the incredible work humanitarian teams are carrying out, with the support of the European Union and other partners, to save lives and livelihoods. This week I will bring those stories to Brussels during meetings with members of the European

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