The surprise arrival at the amusement park amused hundreds of MEPs and their aides who travel by train between the two cities every month.
According to EU rules, Strasbourg is the official seat of the European Parliament, although most of its activities are carried out in Brussels.
“Where the magic comes to life” – will Disney’s slogan soon become the motto of the European Parliament?” asked Emmanuel Foulon, one of the EP’s press service staff on the X social network, on the train, which stopped at a station near an amusement park outside France. capitals.
“Mickey Mouse’s Parliament?” Politico asked.
Other X’s wrote that the error highlighted the need for MEPs to simply stay in Brussels and forgo regular train journeys of nearly four hours to monthly four-day plenary sessions in Strasbourg, in eastern France near the German border.
“Could the buildings in Strasbourg be used for a new Disneyland?” asked Danish MEP Pelle Geertsen’s assistant, wondering what could happen to these buildings if the European Parliament were to permanently settle in Brussels.
“And will it inspire a Disney movie?” he asked, suggesting a story about parliament and a train “that wanted to go on holiday”.
French railway company SNCF told AFP the train was delayed by 45 minutes because it had mistakenly missed a connecting line on its way to the Paris region.
Finally, the train was diverted back onto the correct high-speed train tracks leading to Strasbourg.
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**Interview with Emmanuel Foulon, Press Officer at the European Parliament**
**Editor**: Thank you for joining us today, Emmanuel. There’s been quite a buzz around the recent surprise visit to Disneyland by MEPs. Can you tell us more about what happened?
**Emmanuel Foulon**: Absolutely! It was quite a spectacle! Hundreds of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and their aides were on their way to Strasbourg when they were greeted with a surprise stop at the amusement park. It definitely brought some levity to the often intense atmosphere of parliamentary life.
**Editor**: That sounds like a fun diversion! Given that Strasbourg is the official seat of the European Parliament, how does this experience align with the Parliament’s image?
**Emmanuel Foulon**: It’s an interesting juxtaposition. While Strasbourg holds historical significance as our seat, many of our activities primarily occur in Brussels. The Disneyland visit, while seemingly whimsical, highlights the human side of work within the Parliament. It demonstrates that amidst our serious responsibilities, there’s always room for enjoyment and connection.
**Editor**: With all of this in mind, do you think there’s a possibility that Disneyland’s slogan, “Where the magic comes to life,” could echo within the European Parliament as well?
**Emmanuel Foulon**: (laughs) Who knows? It definitely sparked some playful conversations among us! While the primary focus remains on governance, the idea of injecting a bit of ‘magic’ into our work and efforts to connect with citizens is certainly appealing. If we can inspire engagement and joy, perhaps a little magic wouldn’t hurt!
**Editor**: Thank you, Emmanuel, for sharing these insights. It’s always refreshing to hear how humor and fun can intersect with serious work!
**Emmanuel Foulon**: Thank you for having me! It’s important to keep that balance. Remember, our doors in Strasbourg are always open to visitors looking to see where the magic of European democracy happens!
