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Author: Roxanna Azimy
Roxanna is a European affairs writer and communications professional of British and Iranian descent. Holding a BA in French and Spanish from King's College London, and an MSc in European Studies from LSE, she currently serves as a Public Affairs Consultant to the European Commission, striving to increase the visibility of ethical and sociocultural issues in Europe.
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