Former presidents' salaries after leaving office, these are the sums Sejdiu, Jahjaga and Thaci have received so far

This is possible thanks to the Law for the benefits of former High Officials and Law for the president of the Republic of Kosovo.

The former presidents after the end of the mandate benefit 70% of the current salary of this position, as well as numerous other privileges.

But how much have they benefited over the years?

Fatmir Sejdiu, former president of the Republic of Kosovo from October 2010 to March 2023, has received over 300 thousand euros from the monthly salary. In addition, it has three workers employed as support staff whose salary per month is up to 594 euros. And the cost of filling the phone for every 40 euros a month.

According to data from the Presidency Office, former President Sejdiu, on average has spent 95 euros monthly on fuel, and maximum spending allowed for representation is up to 100 euros.

Sejdiu also spent over 4 thousand and 200 euros on official trips from 2013 to 2022. For official travel and accommodation, the country's former president, Atifete Jahjaga, turns out to have spent more. From 2016 to 2022, Jahjaga in that category has spent over 43 thousand euros.

While from its monthly salary, between April 2016 and March 2023, it turns out it has received about 170 thousand euros.

Former President Jahjaga also has three staff support employees, whose salary is 594 euros a month, and 40 euros worth of fees for telephone charges.

It has spent 85 euros as much as a month on average, and the amount allowed for representation is up to 100 euros.

Even former President Hashim Thaci has continued his monthly salary, and from November 2020 to March 2023 it turns out to have received 83,000 euros.

While from its monthly salary, between April 2016 and March 2023, it turns out it has received about 170 thousand euros. Former President Jahjaga also has three staff support employees, whose salary is 594 euros a month, and 40 euros worth of fees for telephone charges. It has spent 85 euros as much as a month on average, and the amount allowed for representation is up to 100 euros. Even former President Hashim Thaci has continued his monthly salary, and from November 2020 to March 2023 it turns out to have received 83,000 euros.

Otherwise, under the Law for the benefits of former senior officials, these benefits the law offers, the former senior official does not belong to him if he or she is found guilty of court form rulings punishable by imprisonment over six months.

Also, such a profit is not paid if the former High Office exercises any position paid by Kosovo's budget, and for which an equal pay or higher wage has been set during the exercise of office at the head of the institution responsible.

If the former senior official dies, then the law benefits widows or widows and children under the age of 18 and has the right to receive a monetary benefit in an annual value of 60 %s.

While, with the Law for the President of the Republic of Kosovo, the former president and his or her family, they are entitled to full health insurance and medical services in military and public hospitals throughout their lives, as well as other benefits defined by this law. /Betimi for Justice/