Croatia’s top government officials have quietly pocketed massive salary increases since June, with some seeing their pay skyrocket by over 75%, according to the latest asset declarations, reports N1.
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has seen the biggest boost, with his net salary soaring by €2,423 to €5,685.94 per month—up from last year’s €3,262.82. And it’s not just his paycheck growing—his savings have ballooned by €10,000, now sitting at €230,000.
Defense Minister Ivan Anušić isn’t far behind, enjoying a €2,328.97 pay hike, a 77% increase. Meanwhile, government spokesman Marko Milić saw his salary jump from €1,836.72 to €3,274.58, an eye-watering 78% rise.
Even Zvonimir Frka-Petešić, the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff, has benefited handsomely—his salary jumped by €1,690.28, a 76% boost, now reaching €3,894.04 per month.