Article 2

All interviewees shall be entitled to the reimbursement of their travel expenses from the point of origin specified in their invitation (work or home address) to the place of the interview, by the most appropriate means of transport given the distance involved. In general, for journeys of less than 400 km (one way, according to official distance by rail) this shall be first-class rail travel, and for distances of more than 400 km economy class air travel.

If the journey by air involves a flight of 4 hours or more without stopovers the cost of a business class ticket shall be reimbursed.

The cost of travel by private car shall be reimbursed at the same rate as the first-class rail ticket.

If the route is not served by a train the cost of travel by private car shall be reimbursed at the rate of EUR 0,22 per km.

Taxi fares and parking expenses incurred at the place of origin (or departure airport) shall not be reimbursed.