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Among the many aspects addressed in this resolution on Members’ allowances, a majority in Parliament once again insists on establishing a flat salary for MEPs, arguing that there should be no difference between the salaries that they receive.
What is not mentioned is that establishing a flat monthly salary – of around EUR 8 500 (around 1.7 million escudos) for all Members, regardless of the countries that they represent – would create a morally untenable situation if one were to compare this salary with that of the workers (and of other politicians and people in public office) in most countries, and this is certainly true of Portugal.
MEPs’ salaries should reflect the salaries of the members of the national parliament of the country in which they were elected. MEPs are elected nationally and are – and should continue to be – bound by national rules.
We should continue to apply measures aimed at accountability and at strict monitoring of the finances allocated to the MEPs to carry out their duties.
I therefore voted against."@en1
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