Outrage about Green politician: Tax money for office sales used!

Outrage about Green politician: Tax money for office sales used!

Berlin, Deutschland - A controversial decision by a Green member of the Bundestag is currently causing excitement. Christina-Jahanne Schröder sells her entire office equipment, which was previously financed with taxpayers. The devices sold include monitors, keyboards, USB cables and an iPhone. This campaign caused resentment among numerous citizens and taxpayers.

Christina-Jahann Schröder missed the move into the Bundestag and is now forced to dissolve her political office. However, the proceeds from the sale of the devices seem to give her a financial advantage, because it sells everything as a sustainable action and actually offers functioning electrical appliances used. Usually MPs pass on their used materials to successors or give away what makes this procedure particularly worthy of criticism.

Financial support for MPs

MPs of the Bundestag receive various money and benefits in kind to support their parliamentary work. According to information from the Bundestag administration, you will be given a set -up office at the seat of the German Bundestag in Berlin. The MPs are not only able to do their work on site effectively, but also receive an annual amount of a maximum of 12,000 euros for office and business supplies as well as communication devices. Bundesag.de have to be used to procure office supplies and devices.

At an early end of the election period or when leaving the Bundestag, the MPs can use the annual amount proportionately. This shows that the parliament also allows a certain flexibility in the equipment of the offices, but the sale of the office equipment by Schröder is a particularly controversial step.

monthly flat rate since 2025

In addition to the agents mentioned, MPs have received a tax-free flat rate of 5,349.58 euros per month since January 2025. Entertainment of a constituency office and the care of voters. Each office has a size of 54 square meters and is equipped with communication devices and furniture.

Christina-Jahann's recent decision to sell their office equipment raises questions about the responsible use of tax money. The general public expects their elected representatives to deal with the means obtained carefully and continue to use the materials for public purposes instead of selling them profitably.