WHEN: Friday 6 February at 11.00

WHERE: Anna Politkovskaya press room in Brussels and via Interactio

Key topics next week include:

• Debate on building a stronger European defence and vote on EU strategic defence and security partnerships
• Debate on EU competitiveness and the Draghi report recommendations
• Vote on first EU list of safe countries of origin for asylum seekers and rules on when a non-EU country may be considered safe
• 90% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2040: vote on agreement with Council
• EU-Mercosur agreement: final vote on safeguard clause to prevent imports from harming Europe’s agriculture sector
• Debate on extreme weather events and the need to strengthen EU readiness, preparedness and solidarity
• European Central Bank priorities and activities: debate with President Christine Lagarde, followed by a vote
• Formal sitting with UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock

Interpretation of the press briefing will be available in English and French.

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