
The Hungarian parliament has passed a bill to reduce the prime minister's monthly salary to approximately $8,000 if he is also a member of parliament.
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The Hungarian Parliament adopted an amendment affecting the remuneration of the head of government.
BUDAPEST, September 8 - RIA Novosti. The Hungarian Parliament has passed a bill to reduce the monthly salary of the country's prime minister to approximately $8,000 if he is also a deputy, the Index portal reported.
“According to the amendment, the prime minister’s salary is reduced to 2.5 million forints (approximately $8,000) per month before taxes if the head of government is also a member of parliament,” writes Index.

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