Stories from Strasbourg · France

The EU Parliament has voted to approve new regulations concerning consumer protection. These rules are expected to provide clearer guidance for consumers and potentially impact product labeling and advertising. The European Parliament has approved new rules aimed at enhancing consumer protection. These regulations are designed to enhance safeguards for consumers across the bloc. The rules will come into effect after further ratification. These regulations aim to provide stronger safeguards for individuals when purchasing goods and services.

Strasbourg will host matches from the 2026 World Cup on giant screens in a temporary venue. The event is scheduled to take place in June 2026. The specific locations for the screens were not announced. Specific locations for the giant screens in Strasbourg to broadcast World Cup matches have been confirmed.

Jose Mourinho has filed a complaint at the European Court of Human Rights concerning a disciplinary fine and ban. The complaint was lodged on June 4. The complaint is related to his professional activities.

The European Parliament has switched from using Google search to a French firm due to privacy concerns. This decision reflects a push for data privacy and European technological independence.

The European Parliament convened for its plenary session this week in Strasbourg.

Students gathered at the University of Strasbourg to protest differential fees imposed on international students.

The European Parliament rejected a request to lift the immunity of German CSU MEP Niebler, despite ongoing preliminary investigations into fraud allegations.

A landscape drawing workshop is scheduled to begin on Thursday, June 11, from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Le Nichoir workshop in Strasbourg.

The Council of Europe met to discuss justice for the crime of aggression in Ukraine. The Special Tribunal must prioritize Ukrainian victims in its proceedings. French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin stated his intention to make crimes committed against minors imprescribable. The Paris prosecutor's office is considering the proposal following a complaint filed by Flavie Flament.

The Council of Europe's Secretary-General has approved the transition from signature collection to action for establishing a Nuremberg-style court to try Russia's leadership for its war of aggression.