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Monday, 20 January

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. Follow the last-minute briefing live.

Journalists wishing to actively participate and ask questions, please connect via Interactio.

Gaza: MEPs to discuss a post-war future

On Monday after the opening of the session, plenary will assess the latest developments in Gaza, including the ceasefire which began on 19 January, the urgent need to release all Israeli hostages, and ending the humanitarian crisis. MEPs will also discuss how the EU can actively engage with all actors in the Middle East to work towards a two-state solution to the conflict.

Snjezana KOBESCAK SMODIS

(+32) 470 96 08 19

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Climate crisis: Parliament to debate 2024's record high temperatures

From around 19.00, MEPs and Commissioner Micallef will debate the need for urgent climate action, in light of the record high temperatures in 2024. Last year was likely the first calendar year with a global mean temperature of more than 1.5°C above the 1850-1900 average, with the last 10-year period being the warmest on record.

Thomas HAAHR
(+32) 470 88 09 87

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In brief

Fusion industry. In the evening, MEPs and Commissioner Micallef will debate how to advance Europe's fusion industry to increase energy independence and foster innovation.

Live coverage of the plenary session can be found on Parliament's webstreaming and on EbS+.

For detailed information on the session, please also see our newsletter.

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