Pacta sunt servanda? Supporters of the Strasbourg seat largely base their arguments on the city's history as a symbol of European reconciliation, writes Alexandr Vondra
19 Jan EU Institutions

Pacta sunt servanda? Supporters of the Strasbourg seat largely base their arguments on the city's history as a symbol of European reconciliation, writes Alexandr Vondra

The debate over the European Parliament’s two seats in Brussels and Strasbourg raises the question of whether agreements should be forever binding, regardless of changing circumstances.
by Alexandr Vondra
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Future of Europe: The path to prosperity
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Those who knew its value will mourn the passing of free movement, argues Roger Casale
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Those who knew its value will mourn the passing of free movement, argues Roger Casale
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Human rights are key
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Despite COVID-19, the EU’s priorities for long-term sustainability and competitiveness are clear, argues Sandro Gozi
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EU can position itself as a global leader in innovation and sustainable growth, says French MEP.
EU Member States should use COVID-19 recovery plans to drive new investment in education
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Human Rights Day: Women's rights are human rights
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EU Pharma Strategy too focussed on needs of manufacturers, rather than patients, says Michèle Rivasi
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Recent events have shown that Member States struggle to deal with supranational threats such as the current Coronavirus crisis; it’s time to look at a Health Union, writes Alessandra Moretti.
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The continuing pandemic has highlighted the fragility of our linear economy; let’s use these difficult times as an engine for change, writes Victor Negrescu.
The European Green Deal and the post-COVID-19 recovery are two sides of the same coin
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The need for an appropriate balance between innovation and effective consumer protection in the digital age
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EU must embrace technologies and improve the efficiency of the financial system
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International Disability Day: Masking communication
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International Disability Day: Leaving no disabled person behind
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World AIDS Day: Strengthening LGBTI persons’ human rights is critical for HIV response
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: Zero tolerance
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A closer look at the EU Forestry Strategy
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