The European Parliament is gearing up for a packed plenary session scheduled from March 9 to 12, with a press briefing announced for March 6 to outline the agenda. The briefing, open to media representatives, will take place in the Anna Politkovskaya press room in Brussels and will also be accessible online via Interactio. Highlighted topics for the upcoming session include critical debates and votes on diverse issues such as the recent US-Israel military operation against Iran, Europe’s housing crisis, and the development of a single market for defense. Additionally, discussions are set to cover the European Commission’s new energy package aimed at promoting clean, independent energy sources. The session will also address updates to the Package Travel Directive, enhancing protections for travelers, and strategies to maximize the potential of the single market, particularly in financial services. Other significant topics include measures against child sexual abuse online, with a vote on the extension of privacy legislation exemptions to allow voluntary detection of abusive material. The Parliament will also vote on copyright protection in the AI era and commemorate International Women’s Day. A formal sitting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is scheduled, alongside the announcement of the inaugural laureates of the European Order of Merit. For those participating remotely, the session will offer interpretation in English and French, and journalists are encouraged to connect through Interactio for live interactions. Post navigation EU Parliament’s Busy Week Ahead