Green Party leader Ricarda Lang is striving to make the pay of politicians transparent. To this end, it has published detailed information about its MP compensation and additional income on its website. Which Salary Ricarda Lang You can find out here how much money is paid into your account every month.
Green Party leader Ricarda Lang: That’s how much she earns every month
Ricarda Lang (30), the federal chairwoman of the Green Party and member of the Bundestag, has published detailed information about her salary as a member of the German Bundestag. According to their website, their monthly MP compensation has been 10,591.70 euros gross since July 1, 2023. Lang clarifies that she does not receive additional payments such as a 13th salary, Christmas or vacation bonus, which is common in some other professions.
Disclosing their income is intended to ensure more transparency in politics. Lang’s decision to make this information public could contribute to the discussion about politicians’ salaries.
In addition, she receives a flat rate fee of 4,725.48 euros
In addition to the MP’s compensation, Lang also receives a monthly tax-free allowance of 4,725.48 euros. This is intended to cover expenses such as rental costs for your constituency office, postage costs and hotel accommodation for professional events. In addition, members of the Bundestag receive a 1st class network card from Deutsche Bahn for business trips.
“In order to exercise my mandate, I receive financial resources and benefits in kind that are specifically intended to support me in my parliamentary work,” the Green politician explained on her website. This includes an office in the German Bundestag in Berlin as well as access to the Bundestag’s information and communication system.
She will also be provided with a contribution of 12,000 euros, which will be used primarily for office supplies, IT equipment for the constituency office, mobile phones and mobile phone and landline contracts. It is emphasized that this amount will not be paid in cash. Thanks to these resources, it can carry out its parliamentary work effectively.
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23,205 euros are available for the salaries of their employees
In addition, the Green Party leader has 23,205 euros available per month for the salaries of her employees. These salaries are paid directly to employees and do not count as Lang’s income. Aside from the MP’s allowance (diet) and the flat-rate allowance, she receives no other income.