On 3 April 2019, in the context of the Romanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, an informal meeting of the ministers of research and innovation in the E.U. Member States takes place.
This informal meeting will be chaired by the Minister of Research and Innovation, Nicolae Hurduc. The European Commission will be represented by the European Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, Carlos Moedas.
On Wednesday, 3 April, the ministers meet at the Palace of the Parliament to discuss, within two sessions, priority subject matters on the R&D agenda of the Romanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
The first session will be dedicated to identifying measures to increase and expand scientific excellence across the European Union.
The second session will address the scientific cooperation within the Black Sea basin, and ways in which we can increase the degree of capitalizing on the potential of scientific collaboration in this area.
- PRELIMINARY MEDIA PROGRAMME
Wednesday, 3 Aprilie
Informal meeting of the ministers of research and innovation of the European Union Member States
09.00-09.45: Doorstep and handshake – photo and video opportunities for the accredited press.
Location – C1 entrance, Palace of Parliament
09.45-10.00: Tour de table – photo and video opportunities for the accredited press.
Location: Palace of Parliament, I.C. Bratianu Hall
12.30-13.00: Family photo – photo and video opportunities for the accredited press.
Location: Palace of Parliament, 1st floor, in front of A.I. Cuza Hall;
16.00-16.30: Press Conference
With the participation of the Romanian Minister of Research and Innovation, Nicolae Hurduc, and the European Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, Carlos Moedas.
Location: Palace of Parliament, Nicolae Iorga Hall