Which Statement About the EU Bureaucracy Is INCORRECT

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the EU bureaucracy is INCORRECT?

• A) The EU bureaucracy is fairly small.
• B) Top EU bureaucratic positions are carefully allocated to member state nationals.
• C) Top EU bureaucrats are exempt from national taxes.
• D) The EU bureaucracy is confined to the Commission.
• E) Top EU bureaucrats are well paid.

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