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The opening plenary of the newly-elected European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France, Tuesday, July 16, 2024

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Updated: 08/10/2024 - 7:35 GMT+2

Members of the European Parliament are entitled to several allowances, but there’s often criticism and confusion over what the so-called “Brussels gravy train” entails. EuroVerify takes a look.

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