This makes it the seat of Europe’s Parliament, symbolising a democratic, decentralised, political-cultura
l concept of Europe which is close to citizens and is characterised by understanding among peoples. What is the Council’s view of the above definition in the Treaty, and what measures are planned to reinforce the position of Strasbourg in an organisational, political and legal context? Does the Council share my opinion that better concentration of Parliament’s work in the city, for example by means of part-s
ession weeks (which would revert ...[+++] to five days’ duration) and a reduction in the expensive mini-sessions in Brussels, would enable large amounts of money to be saved and improved efficiency and visibility to be achieved?