As I sit down to reflect on the tumultuous journey that was 2023, the words that echo in my mind are: disconnected, divisive, challenging.
2023 showed us a world disconnected from reality, and a digital world where billionaires privately govern our public spaces, with little oversight.
The world faced the harsh reality of climate change, with 2023 marking the warmest year on record. Fires ravaged Canada, floods swept through the DRC, and Greece witnessed a catastrophic wildfire, consuming an area larger than Luxembourg in less than a week. It’s a wake-up call, a reminder of our fragile existence.
Amidst all this, socially and politically, we’re navigating rough waters. The United States braces for its most divisive election, and distrust in politics reverberates globally. Deadly disasters in Turkey and Syria, ongoing wars in Europe and the Middle East – the world is in turmoil.
And here we are, 160 days away from EU-wide elections, without a clear message of unity. It’s disheartening, and yet, hope lingers.
As we step into 2024, I see challenges ahead. Corruption, war, and pain persist. It’s easy to succumb to despair, but my heart, and I believe yours too, is in the right place and our determination can be a catalyst for change.
In 2024, let’s work together. Let’s compromise, come closer, and fight for humanity.
I won’t pretend it’s easy. Constructive change requires patience and consistency.
2023 might not have filled us with hope, but in 2024, let’s be agents of change.
Let’s draw inspiration from the triumphs of last year, from those who fight fires, respond to emergencies, oppose injustices, and call for peace.
The road is not straight, but as long as we strive towards progress, we contribute to the greater good. Hope might seem elusive, but it’s within our grasp.
Let’s make 2024 a year of unity, action, and hope.
Christos
Christos Floros 
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