Brussels, 31/03/2009 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission does not feel that there is any need to amend the rules on transitional allowances paid to former commissioners, for the simple reason that the rules were set by the member states. The Commission, then, applies the rules, said the Commission spokesman on Monday 30 March.
When a commissioner leaves office, he/she receives an allowance. The size of this allowance depends on the length of time served. It is, the Commission says, to...