# Strasbourg on The No Agenda Show Strasbourg comes up in 16 chapters across 16 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2008 to September 2026. - **Chapters:** 16 - **Episodes:** 16 - **Discussed:** December 2008 – September 2026 - **Related topics:** [Brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md), [European Parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-parliament.md), [European Union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [Brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [France](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [Nigel Farage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigel-farage.md), [Astrology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/astrology.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Bataclan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bataclan.md), [Bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md) ## Chapters 1–16 of 16 ### Canada Proposed as Associate Member of European Union - **Episode:** [1904: Junkie Communism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-17 - **Time:** 1:00:00–1:02:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism/chapter/canada-proposed-as-associate-member-of-european-union.md European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen invites Canada to become the first associate member of the European Union. Canadian official Mark Carney supports a "unique alliance" to increase economic resilience, though the status does not currently exist in EU treaties. Keywords: [ursula von der leyen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ursula-von-der-leyen.md), [mark carney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-carney.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [strasbourg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strasbourg.md) ### Dancing Plague of 1518, Astrology Cycles - **Episode:** [1233: W.H.O. CARES](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1233-w-h-o-cares.md) - **Published:** 2020-04-16 - **Time:** 1:28:44–1:34:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1233-w-h-o-cares/chapter/dancing-plague-of-1518-astrology-cycles.md A historical account of the 1518 Dancing Plague in Strasbourg is compared to modern events through the lens of astrological cycles. The alignment of Pluto and Saturn in 2020 mirrors the conditions of 1518, leading to discussions on mass hysteria and its physical symptoms. Keywords: dancing plague, [strasbourg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strasbourg.md), [pluto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pluto.md), [saturn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saturn.md), [astrology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/astrology.md) ### Guy Verhofstadt, Brexit Documentary, European Parliament - **Episode:** [1146: Googers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1146-googers.md) - **Published:** 2019-06-16 - **Time:** 26:35–28:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1146-googers/chapter/guy-verhofstadt-brexit-documentary-european-parliament.md A BBC documentary featuring Guy Verhofstadt provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at the European Parliament's Brexit steering committee. The film captures the internal dynamics of EU negotiators in Brussels and Strasbourg, including their candid reactions to the negotiation process. The footage highlights the contrast between the public-facing diplomacy and the private, often giddy, atmosphere among EU officials. Keywords: [guy verhofstadt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guy-verhofstadt.md), [brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [european parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-parliament.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md), [strasbourg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strasbourg.md) ### Nigel Farage and the Brexit Party Success - **Episode:** [1140: Imperious](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1140-imperious.md) - **Published:** 2019-05-23 - **Time:** 45:25–48:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1140-imperious/chapter/nigel-farage-and-the-brexit-party-success.md Nigel Farage and the Brexit Party are noted for their strong performance in European elections despite Farage's lack of success in UK local elections. The segment describes the dual-office system in Brussels and Strasbourg, including the stipends provided to MEPs. Adam Curry jokes about his own fame in the Netherlands potentially leading to a Eurovision hosting gig. Keywords: [nigel farage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigel-farage.md), [brexit party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit-party.md), [european parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-parliament.md), [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md), [strasbourg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strasbourg.md) ### European Parliament Elections, Proportional Representation and Convoluted Systems - **Episode:** [1137: Contempt Kabuki](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1137-contempt-kabuki.md) - **Published:** 2019-05-12 - **Time:** 1:19:59–1:24:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1137-contempt-kabuki/chapter/european-parliament-elections-proportional-representation-and-convoluted-systems.md The hosts play an explainer clip regarding the upcoming European Parliament elections and the complex proportional representation systems used across the EU. They mock the "Eurocentric" accents used in official EU media and the perceived lack of transparency in how the President of the European Commission is selected. The system is described as a "convoluted scam" that alienates voters. Keywords: [european parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-parliament.md), [brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [nigel farage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigel-farage.md), [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md), [strasbourg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strasbourg.md), [voting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voting.md) ### EU Border Defense and the "It Can't Happen Here" Warning - **Episode:** [782: Lumpy Lips](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/782-lumpy-lips.md) - **Published:** 2015-12-17 - **Time:** 1:42:20–1:45:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/782-lumpy-lips/chapter/eu-border-defense-and-the-it-can-t-happen-here-warning.md The hosts reference Sinclair Lewis's "It Can't Happen Here" to discuss the erosion of liberties and the rise of centralized control. They report on EU plans to triple spending on border defense and create a new European Border and Coast Guard based in Strasbourg. This new agency will replace Frontex and aims to manage the migration crisis while maintaining the "territorial integrity" of member states. Keywords: [sinclair lewis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sinclair-lewis.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [strasbourg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strasbourg.md), [frontex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/frontex.md), border guard ### Bataclan Suspect Identification, Homegrown Terrorism Narrative - **Episode:** [780: Dustbin of History](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/780-dustbin-of-history.md) - **Published:** 2015-12-10 - **Time:** 39:51–42:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/780-dustbin-of-history/chapter/bataclan-suspect-identification-homegrown-terrorism-narrative.md French authorities identified Fouad Mohammed Aghad, a 23-year-old from Strasbourg, as the third suspect in the Bataclan music hall attack. The reporting emphasizes that all identified attackers were Belgian or French citizens. This is framed as a media narrative designed to suggest that immigration bans are ineffective because the threats are "homegrown." Keywords: [bataclan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bataclan.md), [paris attacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris-attacks.md), fouad mohammed aghad, [strasbourg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strasbourg.md), [homegrown terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homegrown-terrorism.md) ### Pope Francis, European Parliament and Demographic Decline - **Episode:** [674: Non-linear War](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/674-non-linear-war.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-30 - **Time:** 2:07:09–2:09:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/674-non-linear-war/chapter/pope-francis-european-parliament-and-demographic-decline.md Pope Francis addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg, describing Europe as an "aging grandmother" that is no longer fertile. The hosts analyze his comments in the context of Europe's declining birth rates and reliance on immigration for population growth. Keywords: [pope francis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pope-francis.md), [strasbourg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strasbourg.md), [european parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-parliament.md), [demographics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/demographics.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md) ### European Bureaucracy, The Slog Blog and Notary Culture - **Episode:** [661: Speciesism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/661-speciesism.md) - **Published:** 2014-10-16 - **Time:** 1:34:44–1:37:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/661-speciesism/chapter/european-bureaucracy-the-slog-blog-and-notary-culture.md Writer John Ward of "The Slog" describes the stifling bureaucracy in France and the UK, where excessive paperwork and notary requirements hinder business activity. The European Union's dual headquarters in Strasbourg and Brussels are cited as symbols of technocratic inefficiency. The hosts argue that these regulatory burdens have ruined trust in the system and will take decades to resolve. Keywords: john ward, the slog, [strasbourg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strasbourg.md), [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md), [bureaucracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bureaucracy.md) ### Eurocorps, European Union Symbols, Official Sashes - **Episode:** [634: Rough Patch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/634-rough-patch.md) - **Published:** 2014-07-13 - **Time:** 38:52–45:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/634-rough-patch/chapter/eurocorps-european-union-symbols-official-sashes.md The hosts discuss the militarization of the European Union, highlighting a ceremony in Strasbourg involving Eurocorps and the EU flag. They listen to head of protocol François Brunagel explain the history of EU symbols like the anthem and the Euro. Dvorak and Curry are particularly fascinated by the official sashes worn by Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), which are available for purchase online. Keywords: eurocorps, [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [strasbourg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strasbourg.md), françois brunagel, mep sash ### Council of Europe, Hate Speech Regulations and Internet Monitoring - **Episode:** [565: Spy in a Bag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag.md) - **Published:** 2013-11-14 - **Time:** 59:29–1:02:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/council-of-europe-hate-speech-regulations-and-internet-monitoring.md A conference in Strasbourg held by the Council of Europe focuses on stopping the spread of "hate speech" on the internet. Participants discuss tougher penalties and government monitoring of website operators. The hosts argue that "hate speech" is a subjective term used to implement "newspeak" and silence critics of social policies. Keywords: [council of europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/council-of-europe.md), [strasbourg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strasbourg.md), [hate speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-speech.md), [internet regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-regulation.md), rui gomez, [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), online monitoring ### Jose Manuel Barroso, Federation of Nation States - **Episode:** [443: Bad Actors](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/443-bad-actors.md) - **Published:** 2012-09-13 - **Time:** 1:46:44–1:51:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/443-bad-actors/chapter/jose-manuel-barroso-federation-of-nation-states.md European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso called for a "Federation of Nation States" during his State of the Union address in Strasbourg. He argued for the "pooling of sovereignty" to increase collective power and criticized opponents of the plan as "populists" and "nationalists." Barroso indicated that completing this economic and monetary union would eventually require a new European treaty. Keywords: [jose manuel barroso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jose-manuel-barroso.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [sovereignty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sovereignty.md), [federation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federation.md), [strasbourg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strasbourg.md) ### German Soldiers Stationed on French Soil - **Episode:** [260: Madoff has left the building](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/260-madoff-has-left-the-building.md) - **Published:** 2010-12-12 - **Time:** 45:46–48:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/260-madoff-has-left-the-building/chapter/german-soldiers-stationed-on-french-soil.md For the first time since World War II, German soldiers are being stationed in France as part of a reciprocal military cooperation agreement near Strasbourg. The hosts express skepticism about the necessity of this move, citing the historical conflicts between the two nations. They joke about the potential for "flashbacks" among the local population seeing German military uniforms in the Alsace region. Keywords: [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [strasbourg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strasbourg.md), [military cooperation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-cooperation.md), alsace ### G20 Protests, Strasbourg Black Mass Rumors - **Episode:** [88: Perchlorate and Cut Fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/88-perchlorate-and-cut-fiber.md) - **Published:** 2009-04-12 - **Time:** 1:03:43–1:06:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/88-perchlorate-and-cut-fiber/chapter/g20-protests-strasbourg-black-mass-rumors.md Following the G20 summit, rumors circulated in Russian news sources regarding a "Black Mass" attended by world leaders at the Strasbourg Cathedral. The hosts discuss the occult symbolism associated with the global elite and the trend of wealthy individuals building underground bunkers in places like Paraguay to prepare for a global "reset." Keywords: [g20](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/g20.md), [strasbourg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strasbourg.md), black mass, [pope benedict xvi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pope-benedict-xvi.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [bunkers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bunkers.md) ### French G20 Protests, Wine Terrorism in France - **Episode:** [86: Fat Chicks from Toronto](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/86-fat-chicks-from-toronto.md) - **Published:** 2009-04-05 - **Time:** 1:16:22–1:18:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/86-fat-chicks-from-toronto/chapter/french-g20-protests-wine-terrorism-in-france.md Violent protests in Strasbourg, France, during the G20 summit resulted in buildings being burned, though the events received limited media coverage compared to London. Additionally, a phenomenon known as "wine terrorism" has emerged, where French growers hijack tankers of cheap Spanish wine and drain them into sewers to protest market competition. Keywords: [strasbourg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strasbourg.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), g20 protests, wine terrorism, trade disputes ### Belgium Cabinet Collapse, European Parliament, Strasbourg - **Episode:** [63: Save This Polar Bear](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/63-save-this-polar-bear.md) - **Published:** 2008-12-27 - **Time:** 59:01–1:01:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/63-save-this-polar-bear/chapter/belgium-cabinet-collapse-european-parliament-strasbourg.md The Belgian government has collapsed, requiring the King to officially accept the cabinet's resignation. 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