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In which city does the European Parliament sit?
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Correct answer: Strasbourg. The European Parliament sits in Strasbourg. The European Commission is in Brussels. Remember: Parliament, Strasbourg. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Le fonctionnement européen (2/2)” (in French). The other three choices are explained below. The exam asks it in French; the French wording is shown below.
Sources: Sheet “Le fonctionnement européen (2/2)” (French), read on 21 October 2026. Answer written by Hexaciv from this source. Hexaciv is an independent preparation tool. It is not an official website, is not linked to any government body and does not give legal advice. The authoritative source is the Ministry of the Interior's, cited on this page.
The four choices and why
- ✗ BrusselsBruxellesBrussels is the seat of the European Commission.
- ✓ StrasbourgStrasbourgCorrect answer. The European Parliament sits in Strasbourg. The European Commission is in Brussels. Remember: Parliament, Strasbourg.
- ✗ LuxembourgLuxembourgLuxembourg is the seat of the Court of Justice.
- ✗ BerlinBerlinBerlin is not the seat of any institution named here.
What the source says
« La Commission européenne est située à Bruxelles et le Parlement européen à Strasbourg. »
Sentence copied word for word from the source, in French, read on 21 October 2026.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Dans quelle ville siège le Parlement européen ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the resident card (CR) and on the naturalisation list (PDF read on 14 October 2026). The Ministry's wording: “Où est le siège du Parlement européen ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Le fonctionnement européen (2/2)” (French).
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