21 Apr, 17:19··
European Parliament Calls for Monthly Move to Stop
Some parliamentarians want the European Parliament to stop moving to Strasbourg. They think this move is not needed. The Parliament usually works in Brussels, but moves monthly.
Members of different groups are asking for a change. They believe the monthly trip to Strasbourg is wasteful. The European Parliament has around 720 members and many staff. These people usually work in Brussels. The Strasbourg move happens once a month for meetings.
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Highlights
Parliamentarians want halt
Members want to stop the monthly move.
Move is unnecessary
They think the Strasbourg move is not needed.
Members work in Brussels
720 members work mainly in Brussels.
Monthly Strasbourg relocation
Members move to Strasbourg once a month.
Various groups involved
Parliamentarians from different groups are calling for this.
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