Countries vary in privileges granted to former heads of state, ranging from lifelong benefits to potential removal.
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Privileges granted to former heads of state vary across Europe. In Lithuania, former presidents receive a state pension and maintain their name indefinitely, with payments equivalent to about half of the current salary, and may have staff and state protection. Spain has extended privileges for former government leaders, granting lifelong benefits, including a lifetime salary, staff, security, a car with a driver, and free use of public transport. France is debating the removal of many privileges for former leaders, with potential savings of 2.8 million euros, though some benefits, like the right to be a member of the Constitutional Court for a high salary, remain. In Czechia, former heads of state receive a monthly pension, a car with a driver, and paid security, with the possibility of a standard senate pension. Italy offers similar benefits, including free travel and the right to be a Senator, a furnished apartment in Rome, and an office upon request. Austria offers limited post-service salary continuation for some officials, but not for former presidents, who receive a state pension. In Bulgaria, former presidents receive a monthly pension of 60% of the current president’s salary, state property, and subsidies, with security provided for the first year after leaving office. Romania has similar rules, where privileges can be lost due to crimes or collaboration with the communist regime.
