Brandenburg Lawmakers Consider Revising Automatic Salary Increases

The current system tying lawmakers' pay to economic indicators may be re-evaluated as parties debate its future.

Brandenburg's lawmakers are set to receive an automatic salary increase of over 500 euros, raising their monthly pay to approximately 9,800 euros starting January 1.
The automatic adjustment is based on the average income growth of employees (5.7%) and consumer price changes (3.7%) in Brandenburg.
The BSW party, led by Robert Crumbach, advocates for a revision of the automatic salary increase mechanism, arguing the current system is flawed.
While SPD leader Daniel Keller sees no immediate need for change, he is open to discussions about potential reforms in the coming months.
The CDU and AfD both express skepticism about the automatic pay raises, with the AfD calling for a suspension of the upcoming increase.