Members Travel expenses and allowances

Overview of travel expenses and allowances for EESC members, delegates of consultative commissions, their respective alternates, and advisors

EESC members, delegates of consultative commissions, their respective alternates, and advisors (collectively known as beneficiaries) do not receive any remuneration from the Committee. Nevertheless, when beneficiaries participate in official EESC events or meetings, they are entitled to the reimbursement of travel expenses and related allowances.

Basic rules for the reimbursement of travel expenses and related allowances are set out in Council Decision No 2024/1809/EU of 21 June 2024. This legal framework is further supplemented by implementing rules adopted by the EESC Bureau on 9 July 2024.

Travel expenses and allowances

Travel costs for physical attendance at EESC events or meetings are reimbursed on the basis of expenses actually incurred and are paid up to a certain ceiling, on the basis of supporting evidence that clearly sets out the price paid, the route taken, and the date and time of travel.

When travelling, beneficiaries are also entitled to distance and duration allowances that are intended to cover all travel-related expenses, with the exception of visa costs, vaccination costs and any registration fees.

A subsistence allowance of EUR 367 is granted for each day's physical attendance at official EESC events or meetings. For remote attendance, an allowance of EUR 149 is granted.

Other allowances

Members and CCMI delegates may also be entitled to an allowance for the co-financing of IT, telecommunications and electronic office equipment costs. Entitlement to this allowance is based upon attendance at a minimum number of official EESC meetings.

This allowance is payable to qualifying members in two instalments per year of EUR 1 500 each. Qualifying CCMI delegates are entitled to one annual instalment of EUR 1 000.

Downloads:

• Council Decision 2024/1809/EU of 21 June 2024
• EESC Bureau decision of 9 July 2024