Information on Parliament's seat in Strasbourg

24.4.2014

Question for written answer E-005450-14
to the Commission
Rule 117
Roberta Angelilli (PPE)

With regard to the issue of where Parliament should be based, geographical dispersion — with particular reference to the twin seats in Brussels and Strasbourg — is currently costing the EU some EUR 200 million per year (EUR 1 000 million per parliamentary term).

Despite a large majority of Members being in favour of a single seat, this issue is still being put off, and moving some 5 000 people (Members, assistants and administrative staff) to part-sessions in Strasbourg is continuing to waste money and generate more than 19 000 tonnes of CO₂ per year.

The Strasbourg premises are in fact used for only 42 days each year.

1. What action will the Commission be taking on the views voiced by Parliament regarding the issue of giving up the Strasbourg seat, and when?

2. How do things stand at present?

OJ C 413, 19/11/2014