Allowances for former commissioners

Publication date: 
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Media title: 
Europolitics

A number of MEPs from different political families wish to see a reform of the system of allowances paid to former European commissioners and a more stringent code of conduct applying to them.

Excerpt: 

Member of the European Parliament from both left- and right-wing parties that spoke on an event organised by ALTER-EU and J@ys (Journalists at your service) spoke out for stricter rules regarding ex-commissioners allowances among other issues, like the continuing revolving door practices.

Link to original article: 
http://www.europolitics.info/institutions/allowances-for-former-commissioners-art294581-36.html