Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel will receive José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, and the Members of the European Commission in the Federal Chancellery at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, 9 January 2007, for a joint meeting with the Federal Cabinet.
Members of the Federal Government and the European Commission will convene in the German Bundestag's Paul Löbe House in both the morning and the afternoon to discuss Presidency issues in 16 different working groups. These meetings will address the themes and priorities of the German Presidency's work programme. A working luncheon will take place at 1 p.m.
A joint meeting between the host Government and the college of the European Commission is a traditional fixture at the beginning of each Council Presidency.
10.45 a.m. Presentation of the German EU Council Presidency commemorative stamp Photocall, foyer, 1st floor
12.30 p.m. Press conference by the Federal Chancellor and the President of the European Commission, Information room, 1st floor
The accreditation badges issued by the Press and Information Office of the Federal Government are required for these events.
Journalists not in possession of such accreditation must register by fax (01888-400-1947 or 030-4000-1947) or e-mail (pressestelle@bk.bund.de) by 2 p.m. on Monday, 8 January 2007, giving their full name and date and place of birth.
Live-Streams are available for both press events. For further information click here.
