The King of Spain has lowered himself salary – Republic

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The King of Spain Philip VI lowered his salary by 20 percent. in comparison with the salaries of his father Juan Carlos, who abdicated in June last year – announced on Tuesday the Spanish royal court.

This is the first decision Budget 47-year-old king, who promised to improve the image of the monarchy in a country struggling with the program savings and unemployment of nearly 25 percent. The entire budget of the Spanish royal court was frozen again this year and is 7.8 million.

When it comes to the Philip VI of his salary as head of state this year will be exactly 234 204 euros, or about one fifth less than his father, Juan Carlos, for which the budget for 2014 provides for nearly 293 thousand. euro.

The Queen Leticia (Letizia) will receive in 2015 just over half of the salaries spouse – almost 129 thousand. euro.

Philip VI also decided on the level of remuneration for Juan Carlos, who in 2015 will have a little over 187 thousand. euro.

In the remaining royal occupy a large part of the budget expenditure on personnel (3.8 million), as well as the costs associated with maintaining the property and ceremonial expenses (2.9 million). More than 190.5 thousand. the euro is to be invested, and 155.5 thousand. euro will go to a special fund from which contingencies are covered.

The budget of the royal palace was reduced or remained frozen since 2010, when the country was engaged in a historic program saving

The King of Spain has lowered himself salary – Republic