EU officials celebrate 7th salary increase in 3 years: You earn that much!

EU officials celebrate 7th salary increase in 3 years: You earn that much!

Brüssel, Belgien - From April 2024, all 66,000 employees of the EU institutions receive a salary increase. This is the already seventh salary increase within just three years, which is over 8% as a lookout for 2024. This increase is carried out in view of the persistently high inflation. Although a salary increase of 8.5 percent was planned in the previous year, only an adjustment of 7.3 percent was paid, which was caused by a so -called "moderation clause". The outstanding 1.2 percent are now paid in April, reports Oe24

However, the high salary increases for EU officials are criticized. Opponents warn that increasing wages could further heat inflation. In the meantime, numerous critics have put a wage price spiral in the room, which is viewed critically by economic experts, including the European Central Bank (ECB). Focus Frequent legal courses in private economy could achieve significantly higher salaries.

In addition to the salaries, various surcharges that must also be taken into account. Among other things, around 60,000 EU officials and employees receive a child surcharge of around 440 euros per child and month and parenting surcharges of 107 euros per child. Furthermore, you will receive TageGelder, which is an average of over 700 euros per month, and a furnishing aid of around 1,300 euros. These surcharges should in particular cover the high cost of living in Brussels and the costs for living space, schools and daycare centers, as many officials move with their families.

automatic salary adjustments and their effects

The salary increases are not arbitrary, but are based on a calculation model that has been determined by the Member States and the European Parliament since 2013. This model takes into account the civil servant's development of purchasing power and inflation in Brussels and Luxembourg. The automatic adjustment of salaries was necessary, since between 2004 and 2022 EU operators had to accept a loss of purchasing power of around 11.7 percent compared to only 3 percent in national officials.

The European Commission's budget proposal for 2024, which was presented on June 7, 2023, provides for an increase in the budget line by 28.3 percent. However, this measure is not an increase in the service payments, but is expected to provide transitional funds and furnishing aid. The forecasts show that these increases within the upper limit of 2 percent can remain for non -service expenses, which will significantly influence the financial framework for future salary increases.