Does Manfred Weber receive a double sala • Table.Briefings

The chairmanship of a European party family has so far been an honorary position. That is the case if the party leader also sits in the European Parliament and is, therefore, financially secure. Under Manfred Weber, who recently became party and group leader of the EPP, things could now change.

In May, Manfred Weber, the long-time EPP Group leader in the European Parliament, was also elected chairman of the party at the convention of the European Christian Democrats in Rotterdam. According to information available to Europe.Table, the EPP presidium subsequently made a decision that raises questions: The party presidium decided that the party leader was entitled to remuneration, according to EPP circles. The leadership circle includes the ten elected deputies, as well as the President of the Commission and the President of the Parliament by virtue of their office.

Does Manfred Weber receive a double salary?

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