Question 14
Where is one of the seats of the European Parliament?
German original: Wo ist ein Sitz des Europäischen Parlaments?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- London
- Paris
- Berlin
- Straßburg — Correct answer
Explanation
Strasbourg is the official seat of the European Parliament. The plenary sessions take place mainly in Strasbourg. Other working locations are Brussels and Luxembourg.
Key terms in this question
- European — 'European' describes something that belongs to or is connected with Europe or the European Union. It refers to countries, people, laws, or institutions related to the European continent or the EU.
- Parliament — A parliament is the elected assembly that represents the people of a country. It passes laws and monitors the actions of the government.
- European — 'European' describes something that belongs to or is related to Europe or the European Union.
- Euro — The euro is the official currency of Germany and most other EU countries. It is represented by the symbol € and is divided into 100 cents.
- seat / headquarters — The official location where an institution, authority, or organization is based and carries out its work.