PM against 14 percent wage increase for politicians

The Social Democrat leadership has come out against a proposed monthly wage increase for members of the legislature and the executive branch proposed by the budget committee of the lower house. If passed, MPs would see their monthly salary jump by more than 8000 crowns to 64 thousand. Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka wants to meet with party MPs to discuss the matter. He is reportedly in favour of an increase of 3.5 percent, the same as for state employees.

Author: Jan Velinger