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Paola Panzeri

Paola Panzeri co-ordinates local and regional government, including the firefighters’ network, and women's and gender-equality work for the European Federation of Public Services Unions (EPSU). She is vice-president of the Women’s Committe of the European Trade Union Confederation.

Feeling the heat: Europe’s firefighters need support

Chloe Kenny and Paola Panzeri

Firefighter numbers have been cut, when investment—especially in prevention—is key to stemming Europe’s wildfires.

Asbestos: eradicating the hidden killer

Paola Panzeri and Rolf Gehring

Workers facing asbestos exposure need much more protection—through tighter limits and proper equipment and protocols.