Members of the European Parliament earn almost EUR 15,000 per month including daily allowances.

Omissions

• The 'almost €15,000' aggregate combines the basic salary with the general expenditure allowance (€4,950/month), which is explicitly meant to cover office, running and representation expenses, not personal income, and with per-day subsistence allowances (€350/day).
• The claim is ambiguous on gross vs. net: the 2026 gross salary is €11,255.26/month while the net salary is €8,772.70/month; salary plus general expenditure allowance therefore ranges from roughly €13,700 (net) to €16,200 (gross).
• No single source states the exact aggregate figure 'almost €15,000'; it is a composite value derived by the speaker, and the sources used are news/advocacy articles (secondary) rather than an official publication stating that total.

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Parliament — Salaries, pensions, allowances (FAQ)All MEPs receive the same salary for performing their duties. Salaries are set at 38.5% of the basic salary of a judge at the European Court of Justice.
• PrimaryEuropean Parliament — Transparency on General Expenditure AllowanceThe general expenditure allowance granted to MEPs is intended to cover inter alia expenses such as office running and office maintenance costs.
• SecondaryEuronews — Exclusive: The Left group wants to halve MEP salariesBeyond their net monthly salary of €8,772.70, MEPs are currently entitled to a general expenditure allowance of €4,950 per month.
• SecondaryTable.Briefings / table.media — Expenses allowance for MEPs: Bureau to decide on zero increaseMEPs currently receive EUR 4,950 per month in addition to their salary of EUR 11,255.26 to cover the cost of renting and maintaining offices in their constituencies.