Wanted Man
22nd February 2009, 19:07
http://www.dumpert.nl/mediabase/161331/afc902e3/europarlementariers_zijn_zakkenvullers.html
Also: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article5780599.ece
How to make a million in five years (become a Euro MP)
David Craig
div#related-article-links p a, div#related-article-links p a:visited { color:#06c; } I left the European parliament’s imposing Brussels buildings and walked towards the Place du Luxembourg, turned left into the Rue de Trèves, took a first right at the flower shop on the corner and stumbled on just what I needed. Three buildings were advertising studios for rent. This would be a handy pied-à-terre while I worked on an investigation into European Union waste and corruption. I tracked down a concierge.
Non, monsieur, he explained without a smirk, these studios are hired by the hour, with the price depending on the type of facilities required.
Belgians call them les cinq à sept (five to sevens) because people using them leave work at five and arrive home to their wives at seven. They seem to have been enthusiastically adopted by some members of the nearby parliament for daytime jiggery-pokery.
Most provide large double beds, full-wall mirrors and X-rated porn films. There are S&M films in some of the more expensive rooms and many other extras for the discerning guest.
Related Links
Secret report reveals how MEPs make millions (http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article5780750.ece)
How can MEPs afford it in these straitened times? Well, Brussels is a bubble that has escaped the recession, thanks to the many millions that European taxpayers pour into the pockets of Euro-parliamentarians and Eurocrats alike
What's funny is that the second article compares the evil Eurocrats to the British bankers, with the latter's profiteering being excused somewhat. Still doesn't make this news any less shocking, though.
Also: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article5780599.ece
How to make a million in five years (become a Euro MP)
David Craig
div#related-article-links p a, div#related-article-links p a:visited { color:#06c; } I left the European parliament’s imposing Brussels buildings and walked towards the Place du Luxembourg, turned left into the Rue de Trèves, took a first right at the flower shop on the corner and stumbled on just what I needed. Three buildings were advertising studios for rent. This would be a handy pied-à-terre while I worked on an investigation into European Union waste and corruption. I tracked down a concierge.
Non, monsieur, he explained without a smirk, these studios are hired by the hour, with the price depending on the type of facilities required.
Belgians call them les cinq à sept (five to sevens) because people using them leave work at five and arrive home to their wives at seven. They seem to have been enthusiastically adopted by some members of the nearby parliament for daytime jiggery-pokery.
Most provide large double beds, full-wall mirrors and X-rated porn films. There are S&M films in some of the more expensive rooms and many other extras for the discerning guest.
Related Links
Secret report reveals how MEPs make millions (http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article5780750.ece)
How can MEPs afford it in these straitened times? Well, Brussels is a bubble that has escaped the recession, thanks to the many millions that European taxpayers pour into the pockets of Euro-parliamentarians and Eurocrats alike
What's funny is that the second article compares the evil Eurocrats to the British bankers, with the latter's profiteering being excused somewhat. Still doesn't make this news any less shocking, though.