All eyes on Ursula von der Leyen ahead of crunch EU vote Ursula von der Leyen is due to address the European Parliament in Strasbourg this morning, as she fights to hold on to her job. Having … Analysis and Comment • 2 hrs
Case on religious language in political office rejected ECHR rejects a case by a group of Irish politicians who claimed that the religious language in the oath for office of President and for … Ireland • 18 Nov 21
Consensus and compromise inside the 'Capital of Europe' As the European Parliament sits this week to discuss some of the most polarising issues including Brexit and the Amazon fires, Jackie Fox takes a … Europe • 18 Sep 19
Memorial stone at Strasbourg's Old Synagogue vandalised A memorial stone marking the site of Strasbourg's Old Synagogue, which was destroyed by the Nazis in World War II, was vandalised overnight, officials have … World • 02 Mar 19
Police to charge Strasbourg gunman's 'accomplice' French anti-terrorist officials said today they would shortly file charges against a man arrested in connection with the mass shooting at a Christmas market in … France • 17 Dec 18
Fifth victim of Strasbourg Christmas market attack dies The Paris prosecutor's office has said that a fifth person has died from their wounds following Tuesday's Strasbourg Christmas market shooting. World • 16 Dec 18
Death toll rises to four after Strasbourg market attack The Paris prosecutor's office said today that a fourth person had died from their wounds following Tuesday's Strasbourg Christmas market shooting. France • 14 Dec 18
Strasbourg gunman shot dead by police Cherif Chekatt, the gunman who killed three people in an attack on a Christmas market in Strasbourg on Tuesday, has been killed during a police … Europe • 13 Dec 18
Strasbourg mourns dead as hunt for gunman continues The Strasbourg streets that saw terror unleashed at a Christmas market last night have reopened, as members of the public ventured outdoors to leave dozens … France • 13 Dec 18
Suspect still at large after Strasbourg attack The fugitive Strasbourg man suspected of shooting people as he shouted "Allahu Akbar" at the French city's Christmas market is a criminal who turned radical … Europe • 12 Dec 18
At least two dead, 11 wounded in Strasbourg shooting A gunman on a security watchlist has killed at least two people and wounded at least 11 others near the Christmas market in the French … France • 12 Dec 18
EU proposes visa-free travel for Britons after Brexit The European Union's executive has proposed that Britons be allowed to visit the bloc without visas after Brexit and stepped up preparations in case of … Brexit • 13 Nov 18
Juncker defends EU plans for new digital tax European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has defended plans for a new digital tax for global technology companies. Business • 30 May 18
Macron warns MEPs nationalism taking over Europe French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a defence of European democracy, telling MEPs in Strasbourg that Europe is in a kind of "civil war" … World • 17 Apr 18
Swiss Muslim girls must take mixed swim lessons The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Muslim parents in Switzerland cannot refuse to send their daughters to mixed school-run swimming lessons. News • 10 Jan 17
Vestager defends Apple ruling in EP debate European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager has defended the commission's ruling that Ireland granted Apple illegal state aid. News • 14 Sep 16
Jewish man stabbed on street in Strasbourg A Jewish man wearing a kippa skullcap was stabbed in the eastern French city of Strasbourg by a man who was arrested at the scene. News • 19 Aug 16
Strasbourg report: Subdued mood at EU parliament The mood was somewhat subdued at the European Parliament media briefing today, writes Ailbhe Conneely of our political staff. News • 04 Jul 16
EU lawmakers vote to end their 'travelling circus' EU lawmakers today voted overwhelmingly to scrap the European Parliament's second headquarters in Strasbourg. Business • 21 Nov 13
Ground handlers protest in Strasbourg Hundreds of ground handling workers have protested outside the European Parliament ahead of a debate on a package of measures aimed at making Europe's airports … News • 11 Dec 12
