September Strasbourg Session: European Parliament Returns After the Summer Break
The European Parliament's September session in Strasbourg is the first after the summer recess. Its centrepiece is the address by the President of the European Commission.
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Summer traditionally pushes many important matters aside, as people put rest first. Autumn brings the start of a new season. That applies not only to the media and sport but also to politics.
The European Parliament is no exception. Its September session in Strasbourg is special because it is the first after the summer break. It marks the start of the political season at European Union level.
The address as the main event
The centrepiece of the session is the address by the President of the European Commission. The Latvian outlet TVNET's reporters in Strasbourg describe this event as the most important of the year in the European Union.
The published introduction gives only the character and significance of the event. It does not set out the topics of the address or its main takeaways, which are found in the full article.
Why it matters
The September session usually shows the mood in which EU institutions return to work after the summer. The Commission president's address is one of the most visible points in the European political calendar at this time.
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