Mr Steinbruck has, however, become embroiled in a sustained debate about the speaking fees he has been earning on the side (1.25m since 2009, the highest of any Bundestag member).

然而，施泰因·布吕尔卷入到一场有关他在位期间所得的高额演讲费的持续辩论中(从2009年至今高达125万欧元，德国联邦议员中的最高值)。