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Monday 2 December 2024, 15.00 - 16.30
European Parliament in Brussels, the Antall building, room 6Q2
Annual Workshop on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The workshop will review the implementation of the Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030, featuring a briefing commissioned by the Policy Department for Citizens' Rights and Constitutional Affairs.
Key speakers, including European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly, as well as experts from the Fundamental Rights Agency, the European Disability Forum, and the European Commission, will discuss achievements and propose new actions.
Tuesday 3 December 2024, 8.30 - 12.30 and 14.30 - 18.25
European Parliament in Brussels, the Antall building, room 4Q1
Hearing of the candidates for the Office of the European Ombudsman
Six candidates for the European Ombudsman position will present their priorities in a hearing hosted by the Petitions Committee and open to all MEPs.
Hearing schedule:
08:35–09:50 Ms Teresa Anjinho
09:55–11:10 Mr Emilio De Capitani
11:15–12:30 Mr Marino Fardelli
14:30–15:45 Ms Julia Laffranque
15:50–17:05 Ms Claudia Mahler
17:10–18:25 Mr Reinier van Zutphen
Parliament will elect the new Ombudsman by secret ballot during the December plenary session in Strasbourg. Learn more about the candidates, hearings, and election process here.
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