70% of European Parliament members have outside jobs, earning over €8.6 million annually, according to Transparency International EU.
Transparency International EU reports that 70% of European Parliament members, 705 total, have outside jobs, with many earning over €8.6 million annually. Although the new EU rules permit MEPs to have outside work, they prohibit them from acting as lobbyists. Transparency International EU suggests that the rules do not go far enough to prevent conflicts of interest.
May 06, 2024
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