A delegation of Members of the European Parliament’s Committee on Culture and Education will travel to Oulu, Finland, from 21 to 23 September, the Parliament announced in a brief press release.
What Parliament is doing
The trip involves a delegation from the Committee on Culture and Education. The visit is scheduled to take place over three days, from 21 to 23 September, and will be to Oulu, which is designated European Capital of Culture for 2026.
Why it matters
The visit places the committee directly in one of the EU’s designated cultural capitals, providing MEPs with first-hand exposure to local cultural programmes and initiatives associated with the European Capital of Culture title. Committee trips are a way for MEPs to observe cultural activities and engage with local stakeholders in the context of the Parliament’s work on culture and education policy.
What happens next
The press release does not provide further details on the delegation’s agenda, participants, meetings, or planned events during the visit. No additional procedural steps or follow-up actions were specified in the announcement.
Source: European Parliament press release
