SPD proposes freeze on parliamentary salary increases amid austerity
The SPD and its secretary general Tim Klüssendorf are proposing to suspend the automatic increase of parliamentary salaries, or 'Diäten,' for 2025. The adjustment, tied to real wage growth, would have raised monthly pay by 4.2% from €11,833.47 to €12,330.47 starting July 1. Klüssendorf argues that forgoing the raise is essential to restore credibility and trust given painful austerity measures affecting the public. The Union coalition partner may follow suit. The proposal is reported in the current issue of Der Freitag.
Key facts
- SPD secretary general Tim Klüssendorf proposes suspending automatic parliamentary salary increase
- Current monthly salary is €11,833.47
- Automatic increase would have been 4.2% (€497) starting July 1
- Klüssendorf cites need for credibility and trust amid public austerity
- Union coalition partner may also adopt the freeze
- Proposal reported in Der Freitag
Entities
Institutions
- SPD
- CDU/CSU (Union)
- Deutscher Bundestag
- Der Freitag
Locations
- Germany