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Croatian Government Announces Massive 70 Salary Increase for State Officials!

Written by  Jul 25, 2024

At its Thursday session, the government decided to increase the base salary for state officials by 83.45%, raising it to €947.18 gross. This decision affects 270 officials and will see salaries for the President of the Republic, the Prime Minister, and the Speaker of Parliament increase by about 70%.

"The base salary hasn't changed for years. Meanwhile, conditions for economic growth, investment credit ratings, and salary increases in both private and public sectors have been created. At the start of this third term, it's time to address the issue of state officials' salaries. Minister Habijan is tasked with proposing a comprehensive solution by the end of the year," said Prime Minister Andrej Plenković.

With the new decision, the base salary for state officials will increase from €516.29 to €947.18 gross, an 83.45% rise. Salaries for the heads of state, government, and parliament will increase by approximately 70%.

Starting in August, Prime Minister Plenković's salary will increase from the current €3,263 to just over €5,500. The President's salary will rise from €3,600 to just over €6,000, and the Speaker of Parliament's salary will go from €3,113 to €5,314.

"We are operating under conditions of 13 consecutive quarters of GDP growth, investment credit ratings, and record employment with the lowest unemployment rates," said Damir Habijan, Minister of Justice, Administration, and Digital Transformation.

"It sends a bad message when, for example, a minister in one ministry ranks 453rd in terms of salary, like Vice President Anušić, Minister Božinović ranks 500th and something, and I am 200th in my ministry. This is not a good message. I believe that work must be valued appropriately," Habijan added.

"I think the current salaries for state officials are unsatisfactory. I also believe this should have been done much earlier and that this was a bold and courageous political step," said Marko Primorac, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.

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