Where is European Union Parliament located?
The European Parliament meets annually for about 12 one-week plenary sessions in Strasbourg, France. Most other work (e.g., committee meetings) takes place in Brussels.
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Where is European Union Parliament located?
The European Parliament meets annually for about 12 one-week plenary sessions in Strasbourg, France. Most other work (e.g., committee meetings) takes place in Brussels.
What is the European Parliament in Strasbourg?
A visit to the parliamentary debating chamber is an unrivalled opportunity to soak up the unique atmosphere of the world’s largest transnational parliament. It hosts the European Parliament’s most important debates and has provided the backdrop for many historic votes.
Can you tour the European Parliament?
Every year about 300,000 people visit the European Parliament. Visits can be made to the Parliament buildings in Strasbourg and Brussels. Citizens can follow the parliamentary sessions and meet Members of the Parliament. Guided tours are given in all official languages of the European Union.
Does the European Parliament meet in Strasbourg or Brussels?
The Parliament is headquartered in Strasbourg, France, and has its administrative offices in Luxembourg City. Plenary sessions take place in Strasbourg as well as in Brussels, Belgium, while the Parliament’s committee meetings are held primarily in Brussels.
Why is EU headquarters in Brussels?
From 2004, all Councils were meant to be held in Brussels; however, some extraordinary meetings are still held elsewhere. The reason for the move was in part due to the experience of the Belgian police in dealing with protesters and the fixed facilities in Brussels.
Can you visit the EU headquarters?
The European Parliament welcomes visitors, both individual and in organised groups, to its premises in its three places of work: Brussels, Strasbourg and Luxembourg. Visit the European Parliament in Strasbourg or Brussels!
How much does it cost to run the EU Parliament?
The total cost of the European Parliament is approximately €1.756 billion per year according to its 2014 budget, about €2.3 million per member of parliament.