The Board of the Riigikogu made a decision. They raised the limit for vehicle compensation for members of the Riigikogu. It will increase from 450 euros to 553 euros.
Deputy Speaker of the Riigikogu Toomas Kivimägi told ERR that this was a consensus decision. It was based on a compromise between all parliamentary factions.
The old limit was 450 euros. It has been in effect since 2015. Back then, it constituted 43.6% of the total reimbursement amount. The new limit is 35%. That is 8.6% lower.
The absolute amount is higher because the total reimbursement amount has increased. Kivimägi said that this decision does not affect taxpayer money.
This decision did not increase the reimbursement rate. The reimbursement rate for members of the Riigikogu decreased by 30%.