Hungarian Socialists Call On Schmitt To Relinquish Post-Presidency Perks

  • 10 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
Hungarian Socialists Call On Schmitt To Relinquish Post-Presidency Perks
"The Socialist Party on Friday called on Pál Schmitt to forgo the at least Ft 25 million annual sum to which he is entitled in principle as a former head of state until the end of his life. Former heads of state are entitled to two secretaries, a car with chauffeur and a monthly stipend as well as free health care and an appropriate flat, until their death.

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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