Austerity does not affect parliamentarians

Their incomes are almost untouched

 

The incomes of Greek parliamentarians remain almost intact, as shown in the 2012 budget. Specifically, in 2012, there will be a provision of 35 million euros in compensation, benefits, travel costs etc. while in 2011 the corresponding credit was at 36 million.

However, the 2012 budget is reduced by 27 million compared to last year’s which means that this is the result mainly due to cuts in officials’ salaries, employees and equipment.

-For Members (compensation, benefits, travel costs etc) provided are 35,016,200 euros, or 1,874,900 euros less than in 2011.

- For parliamentary allowances provided are 21,226,400 euro (as many as in 2011)

- Allowances for Members to participate in holiday sections and the corresponding committees amounts to EUR 2,875,000 (for 2011 was 5 million)
- Allowance for office organization 8,146,900 euros, just 39,400 euros less than last year)
- Family members provision 212,800 euros (as in 2011)
- Members’ travel expenses: 1,705,100 million (reduced by 10,500 euros compared with 2011)

- Employer Members EOPYY to 850,000 euros (an increase of 300,000 euros compared with 2011)