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New politician salaries are the result of endless cups of coffee, infinite patience, and SF’s Jacob Mark’s long parental leave, writes Elisabet Svane in this political analysis.

Elisabet Svane: It will never be a winning issue to raise politicians' salaries. It isn't now either. But it will be cheaper. In 2090!

The group chairman of the Social Democrats, Leif Lahn, invited the group chairmen in one by one, poured coffee into their cups, looked at them with his most trustworthy gaze, and openly asked how they envisioned a future salary system. Foto: Jens Dresling
The group chairman of the Social Democrats, Leif Lahn, invited the group chairmen in one by one, poured coffee into their cups, looked at them with his most trustworthy gaze, and openly asked how they envisioned a future salary system. Foto: Jens Dresling
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There were some smiles at Christiansborg when the agreement regarding politician salaries – or remuneration, as it’s officially termed – was presented, and it was stated that it actually represented a saving.

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