Jan 15 2025 6 mins 4
The issue of top politicians’ salaries often stirs public emotions, especially in times of economic uncertainty. In Czechia, a proposed 6.9% salary increase for Members of Parliament (MPs) has ignited a fiery debate. Opposition parties argue for a salary freeze, citing economic concerns and public discontent. According to Viktor Daněk, Deputy Director of Europeum think tank, such debates are not unique to Czechia and are quite common across Europe.
