Research by Transparency International EU reveals that around 30% of the European Parliament's 720 lawmakers earn over €6.3 million annually in outside income, in addition to their MEP salaries. Notable earners include Gheorghe Piperea, Laurent Castillo, and Roberto Vannacci. While MEPs can have outside jobs, concerns arise regarding potential conflicts of interest, especially in light of the Qatargate scandal. Transparency International calls for stricter regulations and verification of income declarations. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)