In an urgent update from the European Parliament, spokespersons are set to conduct a last-minute briefing today regarding the comprehensive agenda for this week’s plenary session, scheduled from January 19 to 22. The briefing is slated for 16:30 at the Daphne Caruana Galizia Press room and will also be available via Interactio platform. Key discussions will focus on a variety of critical issues including the aftermath of the December EU summit, which will see debates with Presidents Costa and von der Leyen. Topics include the push for a strengthened, sovereign Europe, and the EU’s strategic responses to global and regional political challenges, such as President Trump’s claims to Greenland, and pressing issues in Iran and Venezuela. Additionally, the session will include pivotal votes on matters like the €90 billion Ukraine support loan, EU-US relations, and EU-Mercosur trade deals’ compatibility with EU treaties. The session will not only tackle political and economic policies but also address contemporary concerns such as air passenger rights, the impact of AI deepfakes in sexual exploitation on social media, and celebrate 40 years of EU membership of Spain and Portugal with formal sittings involving their heads of state. Media participation is facilitated through Interactio, where journalists can engage directly by asking questions, provided they connect using specified compatible devices and follow the given guidelines for a smooth experience. Interpretations will be available in multiple languages to cater to the international press. Post navigation Stalemate in EU Electoral Reform