The European Parliament’s press office has announced a comprehensive briefing scheduled for January 16, 2026, focusing on the upcoming plenary session from January 19 to 22. The briefing will take place in the Anna Politkovskaya press room in Brussels and will be accessible online via Interactio, starting at 11:00 AM. Key discussions for next week’s session will include significant topics such as the outcomes of the December EU summit, addressed by Presidents Costa and von der Leyen, and the EU’s stance on President Trump’s claims to Greenland. Other pivotal debates will cover current global and regional political issues, including the situations in Iran and Venezuela, and discussions on EU foreign policy led by EU chief Kaja Kallas. Moreover, the session will witness votes on crucial measures like the fast-tracking of a €90 billion loan to Ukraine and the examination of the EU-Mercosur trade agreements’ compatibility with EU treaties. The agenda also includes a motion of censure against the European Commission and debates on enhanced air passenger rights and the impact of AI deepfakes in sexual exploitation on social media. The week will be marked by a ceremonial sitting with the King of Spain and the President of Portugal, celebrating 40 years of their countries’ EU memberships. Journalists planning to engage in the briefing can connect via Interactio, and are advised to check in 30 minutes early for a connection test. The session will also be streamed live on the European Parliament’s multimedia portal and EbS. Post navigation Crackdown on Copper Wire Theft