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Conflict of interest concerns raised over MEPs’ second jobs
Seven out of 10 have outside work with six earning more with work than as parliamentary representatives, analysis shows
Half a dozen members of the European parliament earn more from second jobs than as EU lawmakers, according to analysis that raises questions about potential conflicts of interest.
The campaign group Transparency International EU found that 70% of the European parliament’s 705 members have side jobs. Just over a quarter (26%) of side jobs were paid, with six lawmakers earning more than their €120,900 (£103,000) annual gross MEP salary.
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