#BGBl. 2025 I Nr. 258Law Amending the Members of Parliament Act – Reduction of the Expense Allowance and Increase of Regulatory Fines
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This German federal law, published on 31 October 2025, amends the Abgeordnetengesetz (Members of the Bundestag Act). It primarily reduces the monthly tax-free expense allowance (Kostenpauschale) paid to members of the Bundestag to cover office and constituency costs. The law also significantly increases the regulatory fines (Ordnungsgelder) that can be imposed on MPs for breaches of parliamentary order or rules. These changes aim to reduce public expenditure on parliamentary allowances and strengthen disciplinary measures within the Bundestag. The legislation was drafted under the lead of the Federal Ministry of the Interior and entered into force following its promulgation in the Federal Law Gazette (BGBl. 2025 I Nr. 258).
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Key Changes
- Reduction of the monthly tax-free Kostenpauschale (expense allowance) for all Bundestag members
- Significant increase in the maximum and standard amounts of Ordnungsgelder (regulatory fines) for breaches of parliamentary order
- Amendments to the legal framework governing financial benefits and disciplinary sanctions for federal parliamentarians
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Obligations
What this law requires
Members of the Bundestag must accept a reduced monthly tax-free expense allowance (Kostenpauschale) for office and constituency costs as amended by this law
The Bundestag must apply significantly increased regulatory fines (Ordnungsgelder) for breaches of parliamentary order or rules by MPs
Members of the Bundestag are subject to enhanced disciplinary measures through increased regulatory fines for violations of parliamentary rules