Last-minute press briefing at 16:30

The Parliament’s Spokesperson and the Press Service will hold a press briefing on this week’s plenary session at 16:30. You can follow the last-minute briefing live.

Journalists wishing to take part and ask questions should please connect via Interactio.

Air passenger rights

A debate with Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas on the agreement reached with Council to update the EU air passenger rights regulation is first on the agenda from around 17.30, immediately following the opening. Parliament negotiators resisted a push to weaken the rights of air passengers when flights are cancelled or delayed, or they are denied boarding. The deal improves ticket price transparency, and the rights of disabled passengers, and allows parents to sit next to their children at no extra charge. The rules had not been updated since 2004. MEPs will vote on the agreement as a whole tomorrow at noon, followed by a press conference.

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