Luxembourg's EU president, Jean-Claude Juncker, is preparing for a final round in the battle over the European Parliament’s generous salary and travel package.
The issue will top the agenda of next week’s General affairs Council.
A salary for all MEP’s of 7,000 euro/month is in the pipeline, on top of this pension schemes would be halted and only proven travel costs would be refunded.
At the moment MEPs are paid according to their national systems, which means there are hug...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.