Protecting EU crafts; Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, prominent critic of the Iranian Islamist Regime visits the European Parliament; Book Launch: The Curse of Empire and the Russian Lie. Russia and Ukraine in context; Exhibition: Poland as one of the victims of World War II.

Protecting EU crafts

On Tuesday, the Legal Affairs Committee will vote on a new regulation to ensure that the geographical indication (GI) of locally produced crafts such as natural stones, jewellery, textiles, lace, cutlery, glass and porcelain is protected in the EU and internationally. The rules will benefit consumers by making it easier to know the authenticity of products and will have a positive economic impact on SMEs. The ECR Group believes that established production traditions and cultural heritage should be promoted and protected. The regulation also aims to strengthen protection against misleading commercial practices and to step up the fight against counterfeiting.

When: Tuesday @ 9:00
Where: SPINELLI A1G-2

Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, prominent critic of the Iranian Islamist Regime visits the European Parliament

On Wednesday, ECR MEP Charlie Weimers and EPP MEP Tomáš Zdechovský will host Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi. HRH Pahlavi, who is a member of the newly formed democratic opposition in Iran, is visiting the European Parliament for the first time and will deliver a keynote speech on “a secular, democratic Iran: implications for Europe’s economy and security”, that will be followed by a moderated session. Given the European Parliament’s strong stance in support of the Iranian people since the beginning of the protests, the event is an opportunity to reiterate our continued support for the Iranian people to determine their own future and to discuss how the EU can help in this regard. For security reasons, please confirm your attendance in advance. There will be a press conference afterwards.

When: Wednesday at 15:30
Where: SPAAK 1A002

Participants are kindly requested to register here: charlie.weimers@europarl.europa.eu

The event will be webstreamed here.

Press Conference
Wednesday @ 17:00
Where: Anna Politkovskaya Press Conference Room
Interactio link (for journalists only) is available here
The Press Conference will be webstreamed here

Book Launch: The Curse of Empire and the Russian Lie. Russia and Ukraine in context

On Tuesday, ECR MEP Alexandr Vondra will host a launch for the book “The Curse of Empire and the Russian Lie. Russia and Ukraine in context”. The book offers a collection of articles and studies by a variety of authors, aiming to provide a deeper understanding of the histories, cultures and ways of thinking of Russia and Ukraine and their mutual relationship over the centuries. During the book launch, a discussion will be held with ECR MEP and co-author Alexandr Vondra, Kateřina Hloušková, co-author and historian, specialising in the cultural history of modern Europe, Renew Europe Group MEP Petras Auštrevičius and ECR MEP Anna Fotyga.

When: Tuesday @ 17:00
Where: EP Library SPINELLI 6D128

Exhibition: Poland as one of the victims of World War II

On Tuesday, ECR Co-Chairman Prof Ryszard Legutko will be opening a photo exhibition about Poland as one of the victims of the Second World War.

When: Tuesday @ 12:30
Where: SPINELLI 3rd floor, distribution centre area