16 Ean 2024, 10:27
The Joint Committee on European Union Affairs will meet on Wednesday January 17th for a discussion on the priorities of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
The meeting will take place between 10:00-12:30 in Committee Room 4 of Leinster House.
Speaking ahead of the meeting, Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Colm Brophy said: “We welcome the opportunity to discuss Belgium’s priorities for its Presidency of the Council of the European Union. This presidency comes at a moment when the European Union stands at a crossroads, dealing with the consequences of the war in Ukraine, migration and asylum, disinformation, the energy crisis, extreme climate events, and a renewed conflict in the Middle East.”
The following representatives are due to appear:
H.E. Karen Van Vlierberge, Ambassador of Belgium
Mr Julien Thonar, First Secretary
Mrs Karle De Volder, Second Secretary
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