The Kohl building of the European Parliament in Brussels will be used as a temporary residence for women in a difficult situation in the context of the COVID-19. Samu Social. David SASSOLI, EP President visits the building. Samusocial.

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David SASSOLI, EP President, visits the EP Kohl building which will be used as a temporary residence for women in a difficult situation in the context of the COVID-19: ambiance shots

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David SASSOLI, EP President leaves the building (3 shots)

External view of the Kohl building (2 shots)

Arrival of David SASSOLI, EP President to the Kohl building (2 shots)

Welcome by Leena Maria LINNUS, Director-General for Infrastructure and Logistics, who explains the project (in French) : "The largest part of the building stays for the work of the agents of Parliament, this front side goes to the New Social Samu. A separate entrance is provided for the two parts. For this part here, There are also showers and toilets as well as washing machines. There is room for 100 women and the people accompanying them. We also have a part of our restaurant totally dedicated to the New Social Samu to preserve everyone's privacy

Visit of the showers and washing machines with Davy MESOTTEN, Head of Unit of Integrate Facilities (in French): "We have installed two cabins each with 6 showers, with an optimal level of quality; washing machines and dryers. There is still furniture to arrive, tables...

Going upstairs to visit the future bedrooms which will be fully ready on the 28/04. There is also a consultation corner - (5 shots)

Jeremie Krol, New Social Samu explained (in French) : these rooms will be fitted from today even if everything is slowed down because of the crisis. There will be infirmaries so that people can have access to care. We have our New Samu Social nurses working, and we also work with "Doctors of the World" for the access to healthcare. Leena Maria LINNUS, Director-General for Infrastructure and Logistics, (in French) : By mutual agreement, the New Social Samu takes care of the rooms, we did the restaurant, with a small lounge but taking into account social distancing

Visit of the restaurant (3 shots) - Leena Maria LINNUS, Director-General for Infrastructure and Logistics, (in French) : 300 meals a day to feed the people staying. Thomas DUDRAP, Head of Unit for cathering (in French): we have created balanced and comforting menus to provide comfort