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Róisín Shortall was among five politicians who took the case

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 members of the Council of State would potentially breach their freedom of conscience, thought and religion rights.

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 look at the place where the EU's responses are debated and formed, and why its location is more controversial than ever.

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 said.

World • 02 Mar 19

Five people were killed in the attack in Strasbourg last week

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 Strasbourg last week.

France • 17 Dec 18

People gathered in Strasbourg to honour the victims of the attack earlier today

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

People visit the reopened Christmas Market, in Strasbourg, France, today

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

Cherif Chekatt has reportedly been shot dead by police

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 operation in the city.

Europe • 13 Dec 18

Tributes, flowers and candles were left for the dead and injured after last night's attack

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 of messages, candles and flowers for those who were shot.

France • 13 Dec 18

Cherif Chekatt, the 29-year-old suspect, is a French citizen who was born in Strasbourg (Pic: French Police)

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 Islamist in jail, officials said.

Europe • 12 Dec 18

The shooting took place near Strasbourg's Christmas market

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 city of Strasbourg, before fleeing.

France • 12 Dec 18

The EU's Frans Timmermans said a Brexit deal with Britain was the bloc's preferred solution

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 a no-deal divorce.

Brexit • 13 Nov 18

Jean-Claude Juncker was speaking in Strasbourg

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

Emmanuel Macron addressing the European Parliament in Strasbourg

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" where nationalism and negativism seems to be taking over.

World • 17 Apr 18

The court said children needed to be protected from social exclusion

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

Some Irish MEPs are expected to challenge EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager during debate

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

Witnesses said the alleged assailant, who police said has a history of mental health problems, shouted "Allahu Akbar"

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

Members of parliament attend the European Parliament monthly session in Strasbourg

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

Monthly move from Brussels to Strasbourg is estimated to cost between €156-204m a year

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

Many MEPs fear the European Commission's proposals would erode working conditions and safety

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 run more efficiently.

News • 11 Dec 12

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