PE789: FDC European Parliament PM Sweden Ulf KRISTERSSON - EURO Croatia 01-2023

Key debate/EU summit. On Wednesday morning, MEPs will debate the results of the 15 December EU summit and current affairs with European Council President Charles Michel and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Protest crackdown and executions in Iran. On Tuesday afternoon, MEPs will discuss the EU’s response to the protests and executions in Iran with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell. A resolution will be put to the vote on Thursday.

Prosecution of Russian war criminals. On Tuesday afternoon, MEPs will quiz Commission representatives on the prospects of establishing a tribunal to consider prosecuting Russia for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. A resolution will be put to the vote on Thursday.

Swedish EU Council Presidency. On Tuesday at 9.00, MEPs will discuss the programme of Sweden’s six-month Presidency of the Council, which started on 1 January, with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. Parliament’s President Roberta Metsola and Prime Minister Kristersson will hold a joint press conference after the debate.

Election of a new EP Vice-President. MEPs will, on Wednesday, choose a new Parliament Vice-President following the removal of Eva Kaili.

A philatelic envelope, designed by Historiaphil© (Philately Kiosk of the European Parliament, Strasbourg, France) commemorates the highlights of the Strasbourg plenary session of the European Parliament. It was produced as a continuation of the collection of philatelic envelopes bearing witness since 1949 to the history of Europe and its institutions. Its edition is limited to 200 numbered copies.