Decision Proposed on Implementing New Regulations by the Commission
Norwegian Parliament and Government Remuneration Decision Announced
In a significant development, President Mr. Gharahkhani has decided to follow the recommendations of the remuneration committee, ending speculation about a potential increase in salaries for Members of Parliament and government members.
The decision, announced on June 13, comes after a previous recommendation for a remuneration increase of 45,000 Norwegian crowns for 2020 and 2021 was rejected. This means that the freeze on remuneration decided for 2020 has been maintained.
The new remuneration for Members of Parliament and government members will be voted on in the Storting on June 16. The increase, if approved, will follow the same percentages as parliamentarians.
The Labour Party, which leads the country as part of a coalition with the Centre Party, had proposed continuing the freeze until January 2023. However, the Conservative Party, the Centre Party, and the Progress Party can secure 85 seats out of the 169 in the Storting, which is the narrowest possible majority. This coalition's stance on the matter seems to have influenced the president's decision.
It is worth noting that, at the time of writing, no data addresses the current status of any proposed salary increase for Norwegian Parliament members or government officials, nor any historical comparison with previous pay or average Norwegian wages. For detailed, updated information, the best sources would be official Norwegian government releases, the Storting’s (parliament) own communications, or Norwegian news outlets specializing in politics and public administration remuneration.
In a recent development, it has been reported that the remuneration of parliamentarians for 2022 is expected to be 1,064,318 Norwegian crowns per year, representing an increase of 3.53% compared to 2021. This increase will take effect from May 1, 2022, and the 2021 increase will not be applied retroactively.
Interestingly, the Marxist Red Party has expressed a desire for a reduction of 200,000 Norwegian crowns in remuneration. On the other hand, the Presidency of the Storting, composed of the Labour Party President and five vice-presidents, has failed to find a majority on the latest recommendation and agree on a solution.
This development promises to be a significant talking point in the ongoing political discourse in Norway. As more information becomes available, it will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds.
- The new remuneration decision for Members of Parliament and government members is set to be debated on June 16, and it will involve updates in the policy-and-legislation sector of politics.
- The latest news in general-news includes the expected parliamentarian remuneration increase of 3.53% for 2022, which will take effect from May 1 and has become a significant topic in Norway's ongoing political discourse.
