Europe: La bataille des sièges (2026)

Uncover Europe’s rich past through the untold stories of its capital cities: Strasbourg, Luxembourg, and Brussels. These three hubs, home to the continent’s key institutions, were chosen only after a fierce clash of national ambitions, competing visions for Europe, and powerful personalities fighting to steer the course. From this overlooked history emerges the true portrait of modern Europe—its triumphs and flaws, its iconic symbols, and its still-fragile quest for legitimacy. Yet, the engine keeps running. Featuring insider perspectives from Colette Flesch, Jean-Claude Juncker, Louis Michel, and Catherine Trautmann, this account reveals the battles, compromises, and key figures that shaped the European institutions we know today.