European Parliament spokespersons will conduct a briefing on the upcoming plenary session scheduled for May 21-22. The briefing is set for Wednesday at 14:30 in the Anna Politkovskaya press room in Brussels and can also be accessed via Interactio.
The agenda includes discussions on the EU’s response to Israel’s plan concerning the Gaza Strip, humanitarian support, and hostage release strategies. Other topics include debates and votes on simplifying the EU’s carbon leakage instrument, phasing out Russian energy imports, imposing tariffs on Russian and Belarusian agricultural products, a new single market strategy, and making Europe more appealing to scientists. Additionally, Nataša Pirc Musar, President of Slovenia, will address a formal sitting.
Interpretation services will be available in English and French. Journalists wishing to participate actively should connect through Interactio using the provided link: https://ep.interactio.eu/link/pressconfp1611820. The event can be followed live from 14:30 on Friday either in person or via Parliament’s webstreaming services.
Interactio supports iPads with Safari and Mac/Windows with Google Chrome. Participants should enter their name and media affiliation when connecting. For optimal sound quality, headphones and microphones are recommended. Interpretation is only available for video questions.
Journalists new to Interactio are advised to connect 30 minutes early for a connection test. IT assistance is available if needed. Opening the chat window allows access to service messages.
Further details are available in the connection guidelines for remote speakers.
