Informal Summit of Heads of State or Government of the European Union

In the context of the Romanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Informal Summit of Heads of State or Government of the European Union reunion will take place on May 9, 2019, in Sibiu. The event will be held at the City Hall of Sibiu.

The high-level meeting will be hosted by Klaus Werner Iohannis, President of Romania, the member state currently holding the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The reunion will be chaired by Donald Tusk, President of the European Council.

The Informal Summit in Sibiu will be attended by the Heads of State or Government of the European Union, the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, and the President of the European Parliament, Antonio Tajani.

PRELIMINARY MEDIA PROGRAMME:

Thursday, May 9, 2019 – Sibiu

11.45 – 12.30  Doorstep – Arrival of the Heads of State or Government

Photo/video opportunities for the accredited media

Venue – Piața Mare/ The Large Square

11.45 – 12.30  Handshake (Pool 1) – Welcome of the Heads of State or Government by the President of Romania Klaus Werner Iohannis

Photo/video opportunities for the media accredited for Pool 1

Venue – City Hall of Sibiu

12.30  Tour-de-table (Pool 2) – Plenary meeting of the Heads of State or Government

Photo/video opportunities for the media accredited for Pool 2

Venue – City Hall of Sibiu

13.15 Family picture (Pool 3)

Photo/video opportunities for the media accredited for Pool 3

Venue – Piața Mare/ The Large Square

13.30  Working lunch of the Heads of State or Government of the European Union

Access only for host broadcaster and host photographer

18.00  PRESS CONFERENCE with

• President of Romania, Klaus Werner Iohannis
• President of the European Council, Donald Tusk
• President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker

Simultaneous translation: Romanian, English, French

Venue: Piața Mică/ Small Square – The Conference Press room of the PRES RO