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Call to suspend monthly European Parliament relocation: 'Unnecessary'

Call to suspend monthly European Parliament relocation: 'Unnecessary'

Members of the European Parliament from various political groups are calling for a temporary suspension of the monthly commute between Brussels and Strasbourg. Currently, the 720 MEPs and their staff relocate to the French city once a month, a practice critics argue is unnecessary.

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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