Earning 24,000 euros per month: certain politicians more than doubling their regular salary.
In a move reflecting the country's economic conditions, German politicians, including members of the Bundestag, will see an increase in their monthly salaries effective July 1, 2025. The new salary stands at approximately 11,833 euros, marking an over 600 euro rise from the previous 11,227.20 euros per month. This adjustment is tied to the Nominallohnindex, which mirrors the average wage development of employees in Germany.
The salary hike is a result of a 5.4% increase in the average wages in 2023. This system aims to provide a rational and data-driven approach to parliamentary pay, linking it to the broader economic conditions rather than political decisions alone.
Beyond the base salary, Bundestag members may receive additional allowances or benefits depending on their roles or responsibilities. However, the core salary now stands at around 12,000 euros per month after the latest adjustment.
The financial changes will also benefit the Alternative for Germany (AfD) faction. The leaders of the AfD party and faction, Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla, will receive approximately 24,000 euros per month for their leadership positions, following a doubling of the supplement for these positions to around 12,000 euros per month.
The rest of the AfD faction will also see benefits from these changes. The supplement for the AfD faction's twelve-member faction board has been increased to 50% instead of the previous 25%. Furthermore, a tax-free monthly allowance of around 5,300 euros will be granted for the exercise of the mandate.
The financing of Bundestag factions is based on the Members of Parliament Act from the federal budget, i.e., from tax revenues. These financial changes are likely to be part of the faction's financial plan.
This system ensures parliamentary pay evolves in line with the general wage trend in Germany, maintaining relative fairness and transparency.
- The increase in parliamentary salaries is directly linked to the 5.4% rise in the average wages in 2023, reflecting a data-driven approach to remuneration, policy-and-legislation, and general-news.
- Beyond the base salary, Bundestag members, including the leaders of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) faction, Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla, will receive additional allowances or benefits, with the party leaders set to earn approximately 24,000 euros per month.
- The financing of Bundestag factions, including the AfD faction, comes from the Members of Parliament Act in the federal budget, making this salary hike a part of the faction's financial plan, within the broader context of personal-finance and finance.
