Wikipedia:POTD column/October 7, 2006

A sculler rowing in front of the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, France. Although Brussels is usually considered the 'capital' of the European Union, the Parliament meets monthly in Strasbourg. The rival demands of Belgium and France to base parliament in their state has prevented a final agreement as to which city would become the sole seat of parliament.

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