Strasbourg, European capital Strasbourg is not only the capital of Alsace and the capital of Christmas, it is also a European capital with many institutions to visit! The European Parliament The European Parliament is the parliamentary body of the European Union whose 705 members from 27 states are elected every five years by direct universal suffrage to represent the 450 million voters. The parliament has a legislative, budgetary and political role. The MEPs have been gathering in this impressive 220,000m² building since 1999! Inside, in addition to the 800-seat hemicycle, there are also...