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Spanish Senate Ends Cash Per Diems, Moves to Bank Transfers for Lawmakers and Staff

The change follows disclosures in the Supreme Court’s 'caso Koldo' inquiry about cash payments linked to PSOE accounting.

Overview

  • The Senate's governing board approved the measures on Tuesday as part of an effort to improve financial transparency.
  • Per diems for senators and civil servants will be paid by bank transfer instead of in cash.
  • Senators must provide a bank account ownership certificate to receive their remuneration.
  • Parliamentary groups are required to maintain a dedicated bank account for the payment of subsidies.
  • The steps come as the Supreme Court investigates alleged undeclared payments flagged by a UCO report and has summoned PSOE accounting officials, while the party maintains its prior cash practices were legal.