Pre-session briefing on Tuesday 7 July at 17.00.

M2 PRESSWIRE-July 6, 2020-: Pre-session briefing on Tuesday 7 July at 17.00

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Main topics on Parliament's agenda include:

Debate with Chancellor Angela Merkel on priorities of the German Presidency

Summits/MFF/EU recovery plan: debate with European Council President Charles Michel and Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic

Reform of road transport sector

Public health strategy

Money laundering

Energy network guidelines

Energy Storage

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Journalists may attend the press conference in person, respecting the precautionary measures in force (see below), or participate remotely.

Parliament will be using an interactive virtual press environment (with interpretation) based on Skype TX, in conjunction with the traditional EbS and web-streaming services.

If you are unable to attend and wish to ask a question:

You will need a SKYPE account.

Connect to VOXBOXEP and write your name and media organisation in the chat box

Please use headphones and a microphone for better sound quality.

The system will be managed by Parliament's media services and you will be placed in a queue (virtual waiting room) before being invited to ask your question(s).

If you have any trouble connecting, you can contact: +32 22834220 or use Skype chat box.

After asking a question / listening to the reply (and any follow-up), you should then disconnect from Skype so that the next journalist in line can be connected to the press briefing room.

You only need to connect through Skype if you wish to ask a question.

You can follow the briefing LIVE on EP MMC or EbS.

REMINDER: working conditions in Parliament for journalists in light of Coronavirus

It is mandatory as of 13 May to wear a community mask that covers the mouth and nose at all times while in Parliament's buildings. This is to continue to ensure Parliament's operational capacity, while at the same time avoiding health risks for Members, staff and other persons...

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