Ex-EP president Pöttering loves his privileges

German news report that former European Parliament president Hans-Gert Pöttering still has the right to use his car and driver.

In addition, Spiegel Online informs, the rules have been changed right when he left office and were confirmed by his former assistant Klaus Welle who is now Secretary General of the European Parliament.

It is ridiculous and shameful that worn-out politicians like Pöttering keep their privileges after just 30 month in office, costing the taxpayer thousands of Euros while demanding citizens to get their salaries and pensions reduced.

Nothing against the respectful treatment of old men, but Mr Pöttering, you should give away this car!!

(via @mteu)

Picture: Julien Frisch, taken during this event.

EP elections 2009 (28): The Great Disaster

European Union Commission Vice-President Wallström in a letter to European Parliament President Pöttering:

"In next year's elections, the legitimacy of your parliament, and that of the Union as a whole, is at stake."

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