Dossier 001 · The Cost of Power

Twenty years as an MEP without ever setting foot in the chamber.

7,878.68

euro a month in pension, before tax. From age 63, for life.

We are not saying such a Member exists. We are saying the rules allow it.

Source: Statute for Members, Article 14 · calculation on the 2025 salary

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The numbers

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The bill

359 euro

a day in subsistence allowance for every MEP. A signature is enough.

Source: European Parliament, 2026 amount

The bill

8,772.70 euro

net a month in salary. Whether the Member turns up or not.

Source: European Parliament, 2025 amount

The bill

114 million

euro a year: the estimated saving if the Strasbourg sessions were held in Brussels.

Source: European Court of Auditors, 2014

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