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Jean Monnet, Erinnerungen eines Europäers: Auszug über die Wahl des Sitzes der Institutionen
TextIn seinen Erinnerungen schreibt Jean Monnet über die Gründe, die zur Entscheidung für Luxemburg als Sitz der Organe der EGKS führten.
Conference of Foreign Ministers: extract on the seat of the institutions (Paris, 6 and 7 January 1958)
TextExtract from the Conference of Foreign Ministers, held in Paris on 6 and 7 January 1958, on the provisional location of the institutional seats.
European Parliamentary Assembly resolution on the seat of the institutions (21 June 1958)
TextEuropean Parliamentary Assembly Resolution of 21 June 1958 on the issue of the institutional seats.
European Parliamentary Assembly debates on the seat of the institutions (23 June 1958)
TextEuropean Parliamentary Assembly debates, of 23 June 1958, on the choice of seat for the European institutions.
Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States on the provisional location of the institutions (8 April 1965)
TextDecision of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States on the provisional location of certain institutions and departments of the Communities. In a meeting held on 8 April 1965 in Brussels, the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States decided provisionally to locate the institutions and other bodies of the European Communities in Strasbourg, Brussels and Luxembourg.
Note sur les conséquences découlant de l'absence d'un lieu de réunion fixe du Parlement européen (16 octobre 1973)
TextNote du groupe de travail "Procédures et méthodes de travail du Parlement européen", du 16 octobre 1973, sur les conséquences découlant de l'absence d'un lieu de réunion fixe du Parlement européen.
European Parliament Resolution on the seat of the European Parliament (20 November 1980)
TextResolution of 20 November 1980 on the seat of the European Parliament. Parliament gives an ultimatum to the governments with a view to forcing them to take the decisions required to ensure its smooth running before 15 June 1981.
European Parliament Resolution on the seat of the institutions (7 July 1981)
TextEuropean Parliament Resolution of 7 July 1981 on the seat of the institutions of the European Community and in particular of the European Parliament.
European Parliament Resolution on the seat of the institutions (16 December 1981)
TextEuropean Parliament Resolution of 16 December 1981 on the action to be taken on paragraph 3(c) of the resolution of 7 July 1981 on the seat of the institutions of the European Community and in particular of the European Parliament
Annex to the Luxembourg Government memorandum on the seat of the institutions (4 December 1983)
TextAnnex to the memorandum presented on 4 December 1983, in Athens, by the Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to the governments of the Member States of the European Community. The annex focuses on the question of the seat of the Community institutions: the development of the legal framework until 1981 and the unstable situation resulting therefrom, heightened by the initiatives of the European Parliament concerning its places of work which the Luxembourg Government is seeking to thwart.
Judgment of the Court of Justice, Luxembourg v Parliament, Case 230/81 (10 February 1983)
TextOn 7 August 1981, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg brings an application for a declaration that the resolution of the European Parliament of 7ºJuly 1981 ‘on the seat of the institutions of the European Community and in particular that of the European Parliament’ is void. According to the resolution, Parliament will, in future, hold its plenary sittings in Strasbourg and meetings of its committees and political groups in Brussels. It furthermore establishes that the operation of the Secretariat — located in Luxembourg — ‘must be reviewed’ to meet the requirements of the conduct of the activities of Parliament in Strasbourg and Brussels. According to the judgment of the Court of Justice, the contested resolution does not infringe the decisions of the governments of the Member States regarding the seat since it does not go beyond the powers of the European Parliament to determine its internal organisation.
Judgment of the Court of Justice, Luxembourg/Parliament, Case 108/83 (10 April 1984)
TextFollowing the action for annulment brought by the Luxembourg Government v the European Parliament on 10 June 1983, the Court of Justice of the European Communities (CJEC) delivers a judgment declaring that the resolution of the European Parliament of 20 May 1983 ‘on the consequences to be drawn from the European Parliament's adoption, on 7 July 1981, of the Zagari Report’ is void. The European Parliament would have infringed Article 4 of the Decision of 8 April 1965 on the provisional location of certain institutions and departments of the Communities which provides that ‘the General Secretariat of the Assembly and its departments shall remain in Luxembourg’.
European Parliament Resolution on the seat of the institutions (18 January 1989)
TextEuropean Parliament Resolution of 18 January 1989 on the seat of the Institutions and the main place of work of the European Parliament.
Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States on the location of the seats of the institutions (12 December 1992)
TextDecision of 12 December 1992 taken by common agreement between the representatives of the governments of the Member States on the location of the seats of the institutions and of certain bodies and departments of the European Communities.
European Parliament Resolution: excerpt on the seat of the institutions (16 December 1992)
TextEuropean Parliament Resolution of 16 December 1992, on the conclusions of the European Council meeting in Edinburgh on 11 and 12 December 1992.
Protocol (No 8) on the location of the seats of the institutions and of certain bodies and departments (Amsterdam, 2 October 1997)
TextProtocol annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaties establishing the European Community, the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Atomic Energy Community by the Treaty of Amsterdam of 2 October 1997.
'The war over the seat' from Le Monde. Supplément aux Dossiers et Documents du Monde (May 1989)
TextFrom the beginning of the European integration process, the question of where to locate the institutional seats has been a problem. Whilst at first noone seemed to want to accommodate the European institutions, later the choice became more complex, especially for the European Parliament.
'British Conservatives revive the battle over the seat of Parliament' from Le Monde (2 October 2002)
TextFifty years after the establishment of the European Parliament, the location of its seat is still a contentious issue.
European Parliament press release, Call for a treaty change to allow Parliament to decide where it sits (14 October 2013)
TextOn 14 October 2013, the Members of the European Parliament call for an EU treaty revision procedure to be initiated to allow Parliament to decide on the location of its seat and its internal organisation.
Interview with Jacques F. Poos: the three places of work of the European Parliament (Sanem, 16 April 2004)
VideoIn describing the development of each of the three workplaces of the European Parliament, Jacques F. Poos, former Luxembourg Foreign Minister and Member of the European Parliament, identifies the supporters and opponents of the policy of decentralisation of the seat of the European institutions, a policy that he defends for historical reasons.
Strasbourg
The European Parliamentary Assembly building (Maison de l’Europe, Strasbourg)
BildThe Common Assembly of the ECSC, from 1952 to 1957, and the European Parliament, from 1958 to 1977, hold their plenary sittings in the Maison de l’Europe in Strasbourg, seat of the Council of Europe from 1950 to 1977.
The European Parliament building (Palais de l’Europe, Strasbourg)
BildFrom 1997 to 1999, the European Parliament holds its plenary sittings in the Palais de l’Europe in Strasbourg, seat of the Council of Europe since 1977.
Aerial view of the Palais de l’Europe (Strasbourg)
BildAerial view of the European district in Strasbourg. On the right, the Palais de l’Europe where the part-sessions of the European Parliament were held until 1999. On the left, on the bank of the River Ill, is the building which houses the offices of the MEPs.
Réponse de Pierre Pflimlin devant le Conseil municipal de Strasbourg (24 avril 1978)
TextLe 24 avril 1978, le maire de Strasbourg répond devant le Conseil municipal à la question de savoir quelles sont les dispositions que doit prendre la Ville afin de pouvoir accueillir les 410 parlementaires qui vont sortir des premières élections directes au Parlement européen de juin 1979. À l’instar de Bruxelles et de Luxembourg, Strasbourg s'apprête à entreprendre des travaux de construction dans le but d'obtenir un avantage dans la querelle du siège.
Strasbourg
'Strasbourg, seat of the European Parliament' from Tribune pour l'Europe (March 1999)
TextStrasbourg: the workplace and seat of the European Parliament. The new 'hemicycle' was opened in December 1999.
'The Parliament inaugurates its new headquarters' from Tribune pour l'Europe (July-August 1999)
TextIn July 1999, the European Parliament holds its first session since its election in June 1999 in its new buildings in Strasbourg.
Speech by Nicole Fontaine (Strasbourg, 14 December 1999)
TextOn 14 December 1999 in Strasbourg, the new European Parliament building is opened in the presence of the President of the French Republic.
The European Parliament in Strasbourg
BildArial photograph of the European Parliament buildings in Strasbourg.
The European Parliament's Louise Weiss Building in Strasbourg
BildThe European Parliament's Louise Weiss Building, in Strasbourg is opened on 14 December 1999. It houses Parliament's Debating Chamber and the offices of the MEPs.
"Straßburg - der Zankapfel Europas" in Le Monde (2. April 1981)
TextDer Beschluss des Europäischen Rates von Maastricht, den Status quo für die Arbeitsorte der Europäischen Gemeinschaften beizubehalten, ändert nichts am „Materialwettstreit“ zwischen Straßburg und Brüssel. Der Ausgang der von Straßburg geführten Schlacht bleibt aber weiter ungewiss: Die Entfernung zum gemeinschaftlichen Entscheidungszentrum in Brüssel könnte das Europäische Parlament daran hindern, eine wichtigere Rolle zu spielen.
‘France fights to keep Strasbourg as a seat of the European institutions' from El País (16 September 1987)
TextPublished in the Spanish daily newspaper El País on 16 September 1987, this article reflects the concern of the French authorities that Strasbourg remain the seat of the European Parliament in view of initiatives carried out by MEPs in favour of Brussels, and even by some members of the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly in favour of Luxembourg.
"Hémicycle européen: la nouvelle arme de Strasbourg contre Bruxelles" dans Le Figaro (9 juillet 1998)
TextParu dans le quotidien français Le Figaro, l’article commente le déroulement des travaux pour la construction du quatrième bâtiment du Parlement européen à Strasbourg, comprenant un hémicycle et des bureaux supplémentaires, et analyse les avantages économiques de la confirmation de la ville comme siège de l’institution.
‘The battle for Strasbourg' from the Europäische Zeitung (August 2003)
TextIn August 2003, the German monthly Europäische Zeitung outlines the difficulties that Members of the European Parliament encounter in their everyday life because of the lack of transport links between Strasbourg and elsewhere. Despite their dissatisfaction, France possesses in the treaties the best weapon in its battle to keep the seat of the European Parliament there.
Aerial view of the European Parliament building in Strasbourg (2011)
BildAerial view of the European Parliament’s Louise Weiss Building in Strasbourg. It houses the hemicycle and MEPs’ offices.
Brussels
Former European Parliament building in Brussels
BildView of the building in Brussels to be used from 1985 to 1993 to host additional part-sessions of the European Parliament.
The European Parliament in Brussels
BildArial photograph of the European Parliament buildings in Brussels.
The European Parliament’s Paul Henri-Spaak Building (Brussels)
BildConstructed behind the Gare Léopold in Brussels, the European Parliament building, opened in 1993, is named the Paul-Henri Spaak Building in 1999. The photo, taken in 1992, shows the building during its construction phase.
‘The European Parliament tries out its new seat for the first time amid protests against attacks on heritage ' fromEl País (30 September 1993)
TextPublished in the Spanish daily newspaper El País on 30 September 1993, this article retraces the steps that led to the successful construction of the new building for the European Parliament in Brussels, despite adverse criticism from defenders of the architectural heritage of the Léopold district.
Opening of the new building of the European Parliament (view of the interior) (Brussels, 24 February 1998)
BildThe new European Parliament building in Brussels is opened in 1998. The photo shows José María Gil-Robles and King Albert II of Belgium during a visit to an exhibition held in the building.
The European Parliament’s Altiero Spinelli Building (Brussels)
BildView of the new European Parliament building in Brussels. Opened in 1998, it is named the Alterio Spinelli Building in 1999.
Renaming of buildings of the European Parliament in Brussels (14 July 1999)
VideoOn 14 July 1999, the President of the European Parliament, the Spaniard José-Maria Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, renames the three new Parliament buildings in Brussels. They are henceforth known as the Bertha von Suttner, the Altiero Spinelli and the Paul-Henri Spaak buildings. The ceremony is attended, in particular, by the daughter of the former Belgian Prime Minister, Paul-Henri Spaak.
Aerial view of the European Parliament buildings in Brussels (2012)
BildAerial view of the buildings that house the European Parliament in Brussels.
Luxembourg
Présentation du projet Taillibert sur l'extension des locaux du Parlement européen (25 janvier 1978)
TextLa perspective de l'élection des membres du Parlement européen au suffrage universel direct anime le Gouvernement luxembourgeois à développer un projet d'extension des locaux du Parlement à Luxembourg. Ce projet est présenté à la presse le 25 janvier 1978.
The European Parliament in Luxembourg
BildAerial view of the premises occupied by the European Parliament Secretariat in the Kirchberg district of Luxembourg.
The European Parliament’s Alcide De Gasperi Building (Luxembourg)
BildConstructed between 1960 and 1965 in the European district of Kirchberg, the European Parliament’s 22-storey Alcide De Gasperi or Tower Building is the first ‘skyscraper’ to be built in Luxembourg City.
The European Parliament’s Robert Schuman Building (Luxembourg)
BildThe European Parliament’s Robert Schuman Building in Luxembourg was built in the European district from 1970 to 1973. It houses a 120-seat debating chamber where a small number of plenary sittings were held until the new chamber was opened in the Kirchberg Conference Centre in1979.
The European Parliament’s Konrad Adenauer Building (BAK) (Luxembourg)
BildThe European Parliament’s Konrad Adenauer Building (BAK) built in Luxembourg in 1987.
Lettre de Nicole Fontaine à Jean-Claude Juncker (14 décembre 2000)
TextDans une lettre adressée le 19 décembre 2000 à Jean-Claude Juncker, Premier ministre luxembourgeois, Nicole Fontaine, Présidente du Parlement européen, tient à préciser que le transfert d'une tranche supplémentaire de postes du Secrétariat général hors de Luxembourg respecte pleinement les termes de l'accord établi en 1996 entre lui-même et l'ancien Président du Parlement, Klaus Hänsch.
Luxembourg
Lettre de Jean-Claude Juncker à Nicole Fontaine (Luxembourg, 19 décembre 2000)
TextDans sa réponse à la lettre de Nicole Fontaine du 19 décembre 2000, Jean-Claude Juncker, Premier ministre luxembourgeois, confirme à la Présidente du Parlement européen que le transfert d'une tranche supplémentaire de postes du Secrétariat général hors de Luxembourg respecte les termes de l'accord de coopération de 1996 et exprime son souhait de continuer à adhérer aux procédures de contact et d'échanges d'information instaurées par celui-ci.
‘Parliament buys the BAK building on the Kirchberg' from the Luxemburger Wort (18 December 2003)
TextThis article, published on 18 December 2003 in the newspaper Luxemburger Wort when the European Parliament acquires the ‘Konrad Adenauer’ building in Luxembourg, shows how the town’s status as seat of the General Secretariat of the institution is strengthened as a result.
Aerial view of the European Parliament building in Luxembourg (2009)
BildAerial view of the European Parliament’s Robert Schuman Building in Luxembourg.