The European Parliament is set to host a significant press briefing today at 16:30 to discuss the agenda for this week’s plenary session scheduled from March 9 to March 12, 2026. The briefing will be accessible from the Daphne Caruana Galizia Press room and online via Interactio. Key issues on the docket include discussions on the recent US-Israel military operations against Iran, Europe’s ongoing housing crisis, and the EU’s energy strategies aimed at achieving independence and sustainability. Additionally, the session will cover the EU single market for defense, updates to the Package Travel Directive, and strategies to harness the single market’s potential in financial services. Other vital topics slated for debate and voting encompass measures against online child sexual abuse, copyright protection in the AI era, and recognitions such as the European Order of Merit awards. The session will also honor International Women’s Day and include a formal sitting with Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Journalists wishing to engage in the briefing can connect via Interactio, with interpretation available in multiple European languages. The European Parliament encourages new users of Interactio to connect early for a connection test to ensure smooth participation. Post navigation EU Parliament’s Packed Agenda