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Unlike the rest of my group, I have decided to abstain from voting on this report.
The main reason for this stems from the decision to raise the honourable Members’ salaries by a considerable amount. In the current social and political climate, not just in France but throughout Europe, this decision is unacceptable and unjustifiable. We are, first and foremost, representatives of the people. As such, our priorities are to promote the interests of our citizens and give concrete form to their expectations in Europe, especially in terms of increased democracy.
I have decided to abstain rather than vote against the report because I believe that adopting a single statute for Members is a positive step towards a more united Europe, towards a truly shared destiny, and towards achieving equality for all.
I would, however, have preferred to see the goal of equal pay, which this report attempts to impose from the top down, become a priority for European legislators through the adoption of a minimum European wage. It would thus affect our fellow citizens first and foremost."@en1
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