The European Parliament is set to hold a significant press briefing concerning the upcoming plenary session scheduled for February 9-12. The briefing will occur on Friday, February 6, at 11:00 AM, in the Anna Politkovskaya press room located in Brussels, and will also be accessible online via Interactio. Key issues to be discussed during next week’s session include the enhancement of European defence capabilities, with a planned vote on EU strategic defence and security partnerships. Additional topics of importance are the EU’s competitiveness and the implementation of the Draghi report’s recommendations, the establishment of the first EU list of safe countries of origin for asylum seekers, and anticipated voting aimed at a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. The session will also cover the final vote on the EU-Mercosur agreement, which includes a safeguard clause to protect European agriculture. Discussions will extend to the European Central Bank’s priorities and activities, featuring a debate with ECB President Christine Lagarde, and a formal sitting with UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock. Journalists interested in participating and posing questions can connect via Interactio, supported on iPads and computers with Google Chrome. For optimal participation, journalists are advised to connect 30 minutes prior to the briefing to ensure a stable connection. The briefing will be streamed live through the Parliament’s webstreaming services and EbS. Post navigation EU Parliament’s Dynamic Week Ahead