Brussels, my love? MEPs' side jobs: how can the EU be more transparent?
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In this edition, we look at what lawmakers' extracurricular activities mean for their core role.
The European Union (EU) is a supranational political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe. The union has a total area of 4,233,255 km2 (1,634,469 sq mi) and an estimated total population of over 448 million. The EU has often been described as a sui generis political entity combining the characteristics of both a federation and a confederation.
In this edition, we look at what lawmakers' extracurricular activities mean for their core role.
Here is episode 11 of Euronews' guide to the European Parliament elections, taking place from 6 to 9 June.
Inflation could be just 2.2% in the EU next year, as voters cite concerns over rising prices.