I hesitate to write down my reflections on our rich conversations from last Friday and Saturday. There’s a significant risk that I might emphasise my own views too much or leave out something that was particularly important to one of you.

For this reason, I want to make it clear that these are just some of my personal reflections—by nature subjective. This is not an attempt to document our discussions. While we spoke with each other, we also had another conversation going—one with ourselves. That second conversation probably started before our meeting and will continue long after. The same is true for me.

My reflections after the meeting feel like seeds that continue to grow and develop. There are many of them, each taking its own direction. This is why I have decided not to put myself under pressure to write everything at once. Instead, I want to invite you to follow—and take part in—the reflections as they unfold. I will share them in small doses and welcome your thoughts in return. That way, our conversation continues, rather than turning into a monologue.