Leftists Cap Their Own Salary - This Is How Much Lawmakers Earn - Left Party vows €2,950 salary cap if elected in Baden-Württemberg
Left Party candidates in Baden-Württemberg have promised to limit their earnings if they win seats in the upcoming state election. Their proposed salary cap would set their monthly pay at just €2,950—far below the current rate for legislators. The move aims to align political wages with the region's average income from last year.
At present, state parliament members in Baden-Württemberg receive €9,322 each month. This places them among the higher earners compared to legislators in other German states. On top of their base salary, they get an additional €2,728 for general expenses and free rail travel within the state. Each also has a monthly budget of €13,137 to hire up to six personal assistants, with reimbursements based on actual spending.
The Left Party's lead candidate, Kim Sophie Bohnen, defended the proposed cap. She argued that it would better represent the interests of most citizens and challenge what she called excessive pay in politics. If elected, the candidates plan to formalise their pledge in a public signing ceremony. For comparison, federal lawmakers in Germany's Bundestag earn €11,833 per month. Baden-Württemberg's current legislative salaries already exceed the Left Party's proposed limit by more than three times.
The salary cap would reduce legislators' pay to match the region's average annual wage from 2023. If implemented, it would mark a significant shift from the existing compensation structure. The party's commitment will be officially recorded if they secure seats in the state parliament.
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