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When it comes to economic reasons, i.e. to the economically motivated "collision of interests", we may say that there is no single perspective and no single legal solution in the European parliamentary systems. The possibilities for solving this conflict vary from moral and political sanctions due to non-disclosure of the private interest in the performing of the public functions (Italy), to systems that have clear legal sanctions. In Germany for example, members of parliament have to declare whether they are involved in activities with additional income; if they do not comply, they can be fined. Some countries also apply the principle of ineligibility for a certain period of time (France, Portugal, Italy).