Transparency
Democracy thrives on trust…
… trust between citizens and their elected representatives. But trust doesn’t happen by itself. It requires openness and a willingness to be held accountable. As a Member of the European Parliament, I am committed to ensuring that political decisions are transparent. That’s why you’ll find information here about how I work and who I meet.
General Expenditure Allowance 2021
Members of the European Parliament receive a monthly general allowance of €4,950 (as of April 2026). This allowance covers mandate-related expenses, such as office rent and equipment, IT, communications, public relations, as well as travel and accommodation costs.
In 2024, the average monthly expenses for my team and me amounted to €4,824.28. All expenses financed through this allowance are annually audited by an independent body – typically retroactively for the previous year. Additionally, I publish an annual overview of my expenses and how they were used.
If any funds remain at the end of my mandate, I will return them in full to the European Parliament.
Daily allowances
Members of the European Parliament receive a daily allowance of €350 for the exercise of their mandate, which is only paid upon verified attendance at the Parliament’s meeting locations (Brussels or Strasbourg).
This allowance is intended to offset additional costs and burdens arising from parliamentary duties -particularly those related to the requirement to be present at different workplaces. These may include extra expenses for accommodation, meals, travel, or day-to-day organizational efforts.
I meticulously document my expenses to ensure that the daily allowances do not result in any personal financial gain for me.
Travel expenses
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are reimbursed for travel expenses incurred as part of their parliamentary duties – such as trips to plenary sessions, committee meetings, or approved official missions. Typically, one round trip per sitting week between their place of residence in their home country and a Parliament workplace is covered. Reimbursement requires proof of attendance and supporting documentation.
Additionally, MEPs have access to an annual budget (2026: max. €5,638) for further mandate-related travel outside their home country. Travel within their own member state is also subject to fixed quotas and rules.
Reimbursements are based on actual costs, within clearly defined upper limits (e.g., for flights, trains, or private cars). Political party activities are not eligible for reimbursement, and strict verification and reporting rules ensure transparency
I serve as a member of:
- CONT: Committee on Budgetary Control
- AFCO: Committee on Constitutional Affairs
- DASE: Delegation for Relations with Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
- DACP: Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly
- DCAB: Delegation to the EU-Caribbean Parliamentary Assembly
I am an alternate member of:
- LIBE: Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
I am vice-chair of:
- DARP: Delegation for Relations with the Arabian Peninsula
Salary
Remuneration before taxes and duties amounts to €11.255,26. This remuneration is subject to EU tax and an insurance premium, after which it amounts to € 8.772,70. These payments are also subject to national taxation in Germany. It is common practice for Bündnis 90/Die Grünen to donate 19% of their gross salary to the party, i.e. € 2.138,50 per month for MEPs.
Secondary activities and additional income
Jacques Delors Institute (unpaid).
Votes
All votes in committee or in plenary shall be recorded and published. As a rule, votes in the European Parliament are roll-call votes. A good overview of all my roll-call votes can be found on the platform VoteWatch.