European Parliament plenary session opens in Strasbourg
The European Parliament plenary session, scheduled for 6-9 July, commenced today with an address from President Roberta Metsola.
By Europa Express6 Jul 2026 · 15:30 CETUpdated 6 Jul 2026 · 15:30 CET
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Core Briefing: European Parliament plenary session opens in Strasbourg
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European Parliament President Roberta Metsola officially opened the 6-9 July plenary session on Monday. During the opening proceedings, the President led a moment of silence in honour of the victims of the recent earthquake in Venezuela.
The European Parliament confirmed the opening of the session, which is scheduled to continue through 9 July. According to official records from the institution, the proceedings began at 17:03 on 6 July 2026.