Parliament's offices are closed from 21 December to 2 January inclusive. Parliamentary business resumes on 10 January with a week of meetings of parliamentary committees and political groups in preparation for the 17-20 January plenary session.

Urgent press enquiries during the holiday period until 2 January should be addressed to:

Marjory van den Broeke (Head of the Press Unit) on +32 498 983 586

Parliament's Press Service wishes its readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.