AfD tips collect 24,000 euros a month-what is behind it?

AfD tips collect 24,000 euros a month-what is behind it?

In a surprising turn, the heads of the AfD parliamentary group, Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla, received a drastic increase in salary, which they now bring to 24,000 euros per month. This increase is made up of the regular MP compensation of around 12,000 euros and a newly decided functional allowance of 12,000 euros. The functional allowance was thus doubled by 6,000 euros, which gives the political core a good business in a particularly controversial political climate, such as [Welt] (https://www.welt.de/politik/Deutschland/article256328236/Afd-weid-chrupalla-maintenance-Drastic-deserhung-sie-kassieren-jetzt-24- 000-im-monat.html) reports.

This decision was adopted on Tuesday last week and not only surprises the public, but also causes resentment within the faction. Some MPs expressed their concerns about the increase, but might remain anonymous. The AfD tip defends the measure with the argument of increased workload and the hostility with which officials of the party are faced.

comparison with other parties

A look at the salaries in the German Bundestag shows that the AfD is now taking the top position in the functional allowances among the opposition parties. The Green Group pays its members a functional allowance between 20 and 50 percent of the MPs, while the left no longer grants any allowances. Union and SPD do not provide transparent information about their allowances, but remarkable amounts flow for special functions: The CDU/CSU spends a total of around 2,079,743 euros and the SPD around 1,805,999 euros in 2023.

The regular MPs for the Bundestag member has been around 11,833 euros per month since July 1, 2025. This compensation is completely taxable and was determined as part of the MPs' Act, which should ensure that the MPs are appropriately compensated for their responsibility and labor. The fine design of the diets is adapted annually to the nominal wage index, which proves that a close look at the cost of living is also required here, as [https://www.bundestag.de/abordnen/mdb_diaeten/mdb_diaeten-214848) explains.

Financial support from MPs

In addition, the MPs also receive a tax flat rate of 5,349.58 euros to cover their expenses costs, which the party does not have to tax. This includes expenses for office supplies, constituency care and the costs for a second place of residence in Berlin. The MPs also earn a solid sum of 7,052.56 euros in the Schwerin state parliament, supplemented by a flat rate of EUR 2,388.32.

The political developments related to the salaries of top politicians once again show that the remuneration in the political system remains a hot iron. Nikolaus Kramer, the AfD parliamentary group leader, sees the allowances for Weidel and Chrupalla as justified, since the additional work that the parliamentary group must do in the Bundestag should be appreciated accordingly, which should continue to lead to discussions within the party.