Member of Parliament has received full salary for two years during illness without having called in sick.

For over two years, a member of parliament has received full pay during illness, despite not calling in sick. This has reopened the debate about politicians' working conditions.

Can you imagine being away from your job for two years with full pay without calling in sick?

While ordinary employees risk dismissal after a long period of illness, Peter Seier has been absent from Parliament for over two years without leave and with full pay.

Independent member of the Danish Parliament Peter Seier Christensen has been away from Christiansborg for over two years. At the same time, he has been paid over 1.7 million kroner. This is now drawing criticism

Not many Danes are allowed to be away from the workplace for over two years with full pay without calling in sick. At Christiansborg, the situation is different. For example, independent Peter Seier has not been at work in the Folketing since April 4, 2023. Seier has said that the absence was due to stress. He later said that he had been diagnosed with lymphoma, and that he has also been struggling with depression. Despite the serious course of …

Peter Seier has not been at work in the Folketing for over two years due to illness. But he has not called in sick. "Grotesque," says the deputy.