Alalum has erupted in parliament over MPs' pensions and contributions to the Social Security Fund.
According to an article in the newspaper "Phileleftheros", the deputies are considered self-employed, arguing that they are practicing a profession.
The position of the Ministry of Labor is clarified by the Director of Social Insurance. "If the MP wishes, he can be insured as an optional insured. That is, if he works in the private employment sector, then he is definitely obliged to contribute to the TKA for the salary and remuneration he receives," said Mr. Theofanous.
The issue, however, is for the deputies who, while being paid by the state, are not deducted from their contributions for Social Security, because the money they receive together with the allowances, is not considered a salary.
"For decades, based on the opinion of the Attorney General, it was judged that the amount received by the MP is not insurable acceptance, but compensation. Therefore, he is not obliged to contribute to the Social Security Fund for this amount he receives as an MP", he added. Director of Social Insurance.
However, the pensions of the deputies are of special interest in the amounts of money they receive.
For one term the MP receives 1.352 euros per month and a tip of 75.729 euros, while for two terms he receives 3.306 euros per month and a tip of 185.115
Retirement of a Member of Parliament for a term
1.352 EUROS per month and a tip of 75.729 EUROS
Retirement of a Member of Parliament for two terms
3.306 EURO per month and tip 185.115. According to the newspaper report, there are many MPs who do not put social security, some put it in the first five years and some stopped.
Source: SigmaLive