Looking back to the future. I look back on such a fulfilling, rich life and look forward with joy and confidence. I have succeeded in many things in life that I did not intend and sometimes I was glad that my wishes did not come true - life was smarter than I was. I was able to develop my very different talents: as a "political animal" I became the director of what is now the EU Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) and as a "playful being" I live as an internationally travelling artist. I also contribute both - and more - as a lecturer (e.g. European Parliament, Centre Pompidou, academies) and author (e.g. "Zukunftsangst Einwanderung", "Unsere Chance- Handeln und Visionen in der Krise", "Es ist etwas mir, das nach Veränderung ruft. Follow the longing.") into the world. I combine my different facets, for example, with projects that focus on "visions of the future for a new us", interlink art and dialogue, bring people from different walks of life together to jointly develop possible solutions for urgent social problems of our time - with sustainable results.

I am happy to pass on my knowledge and experience - including how we can turn crises into opportunities - because one of the driving forces behind what I do and what I am is the experience that even in almost hopeless situations, undreamt-of possibilities are hidden. Living my life with joie de vivre, constantly breaking new ground and developing ideas, promoting people, our society and life itself - that's what makes me wake up every morning with curiosity and optimism:  Ready for the new day with all its unexpected surprises and facets, challenges and opportunities.