Nikolaus surprises Berlin's politician: diets increase by 6 percent!

Nikolaus surprises Berlin's politician: diets increase by 6 percent!

Ho-Ho-high the diets! On St. Nicholas Day there was a fat surprise for the 159 MPs in Berlin: from next year, their diets will increase by impressive 6 percent. This increase, which increases to 7684 euros gross per month, means a rich monthly bonus of 435 euros. This was reported by the BZ Berlin . In view of the current consultations about savings that amount to three billion euros, this message comes out of the blue like a flash. The automatic raising takes place for the fifth time in a row and is based on the nominal wage index related to Berlin, which, according to the Statistics Office, has increased by 6 percent

The latest increases in the diets were significantly more moderate: 1.9 percent in 2021, 3.8 percent in 2022 and 4.9 percent in 2023. While the AfD tried to set a sign of waiver in November, its advance was rejected by all other parties as hypocritical. "At a time when all of Berlin has to save, it would be appropriate to set an example," said AfD parliamentary group leader Kristin Brinker. The parliamentary managing director announced that democracy also has their costs. While the diets rise, the tax-free flat rate for office and travel costs remains for the first time in years to 3229 euros, only 1.4 percent adapted.

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