Maltese Politicians Are Paid The Least In EU

Maltese MPs currently receive about €25,500 a year, roughly 1.1 times the national average salary of €23,500.

This makes them the lowest-paid parliamentarians in the EU relative to their country’s average income.

The debate around how much politicians should make has been reignited after it was announced that politicians are set to receive a salary increase through a collective agreement. But how does it compare to politicians across Europe?

In France, MPs earn around €85,000 annually, while German Bundestag members receive about €120,000. In Italy, the figure is roughly €99,000, and in Ireland, TDs take home around €107,000.

Even in smaller countries, the ratio is higher: Cypriot MPs earn about 2.5 times their country’s average wage, compared to 1.1 in Malta.

At the top level, Malta’s Prime Minister earns €63,900, among the lowest in Europe.

Spain’s Pedro Sánchez earns about €90,000, Portugal’s Luís Montenegro €70,000, and Hungary’s Viktor Orbán €148,000.

The median annual salary of a CEO in Malta is approximately €114,000, making it much higher than the Prime Minister’s pay.

Supporters argue that better pay could attract talented professionals who might otherwise pursue private sector careers, improving policymaking and transparency.

Critics counter that higher salaries alone will not reduce corruption without stronger institutions and accountability.

What do you think?

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