Pedro Duarte, a Portuguese Member of Parliament, received €192,000 in his last full year in the private sector. Prior to entering Parliament, Duarte reportedly held €1.5 million in Microsoft stock. He also received salary in the form of stock awards while working as a Microsoft executive. Critics are questioning the timing of this income alongside his transition into public office. Concerns are being raised regarding full financial disclosure and potential conflicts of interest, as details of his pre-parliamentary compensation have emerged. A reported annual cut of €90,000 upon joining Parliament has also drawn attention to his financial situation.