After Macron win, EU lawmakers eye swap plan to close Strasbourg seat

The headquarters of the European Medicines Agency (EMA), is seen in London, Britain, April 25, 2017. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Plans to move the European Union's London-based medicines regulator to Strasbourg and push through a long-held project to close the EU parliament's expensive second seat in the French city are gaining traction among legislators, EU officials said.

Lawmakers have been holding discreet talks on such a swap, which they hope would help eliminate French opposition to Strasbourg losing the seat, one official said.