Radu Miruță confirms: „Yes, I receive two salaries.” Controversy over cumulative allowances

His statements, made on a TV show, have reignited discussions about income transparency in politics and public perception of the political classes, writes the daily newspaper Gândul.

Radu Miruță stated on the România Politică show on Prima News that he receives 12,000 lei as a minister and 10,800 lei as a member of parliament. He specified that current legislation allows the two allowances to be combined.

The minister added that he does not consider this situation to be a problem in itself. Especially since the law clearly provides for the right to receive a salary for both positions.

Miruță also said that Parliament covers his accommodation in Bucharest. He mentioned that he chose, however, a single residence. He would have had the option of receiving accommodation from both the Government and Parliament, Gândul writes.

In the same interview, the minister explained bluntly that „you get a salary as a member of Parliament and as a minister, that’s the law...