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€4,342 per month meant to cover the cost of office(s), computers, telephones, and related expenses (Photo: European Parliament)

MEPs retain secrecy on office spending

Members of the European Parliament on Thursday (27 April) once again refused to become more transparent about the monthly allowances they receive to cover office costs.

At the annual self-audit, 423 of 751 MEPs voted against mandatory publication of the way they spend the €4,342 per month they receive to cover the cost of office(s), computers, telephones, and other office-related expenses.

Some 166 MEPs supported

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