Ruslana, leading figure of Euromaidan in Ukraine and winner of the 2004 Eurovision song contest, will discuss Ukrainian civil society's expectations from the European Union, during a debate at the plenary session of the European Economic and Social Committee on Tuesday 21 January 2014. This will be followed by a debate with José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, on the Commission's 2014 work programme.

495th EESC Plenary Session

21-22 January 2014

Charlemagne Building (European Commission), S3 room (2nd floor)

You can watch the plenary session live at: http://www.eesc.europa.eu/

The detailed agenda is available here.

Press conference featuring Henri Malosse, EESC President and Ruslana

When: Tuesday, 21 January, 2 pm

Where: Charlemagne Building (European Commission), VIP Room (2nd floor)

Debate with Ruslana

When: Tuesday, 21 January, 2.30 pm

Where: Charlemagne Building (European Commission), S3 room (2nd floor)

Debate with José Manuel Barroso

When: Tuesday, 21 January, 3.15 pm

Where: Charlemagne Building (European Commission), S3 room (2nd floor)

Advance accreditation of journalists is required. To apply, please e-mail us at: press@eesc.europa.eu by noon on Monday 20 January 2014.

Another highlight of the session will be a discussion with Vytautas Leškevi

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