There will be a lot of work to do in the next few months to ensure we get a policy recommendation based on international standards, but after this weekend, I am confident that midwives across Europe are aligned and ready to do the advocacy we need to get there.

I am honoured to have the generational opportunity to work on updates to the European Directive on Minimum Professional Qualifications for Midwives alongside passionate experts, who understand the importance of this moment for the profession and for Europe to lead globally on midwifery policy.

or get their children into a school where they can thrive, how are they supposed to arrive at work every day and give 100%?"

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