Brussels, 18/01/2000 (Agence Europe) - An inaugural ceremony will be held at Parliament on Wednesday in Strasbourg for the launch of the E-PING! Initiative, the Internet group of Members of the European Parliament. E-PING! is a discussion forum on all issues related to the information society and is meant to create a bridge between Members of the EP, the Internet industry, interest groups and any other parties interested in participating in debate.
The initiative has the support of the information technology industry and of some MEPs. The ceremony will get under way at 2.00 p.m.. Further information is available at: htto: //http://www.eping.org.