The new property card of Sandra Benčić: Registered apartment that caused a stir and a gift from her parents
The article discusses the newly released property card of Croatian MP Sandra Benčić, highlighting her recent property purchase and financial details.
Sandra Benčić, a member of the Croatian Parliament from the Možemo party, has had her property card made public, sparking attention due to her recent purchase of an apartment in the center of Zagreb. This apartment was acquired at a favorable price, considering its prime location, which has led to media scrutiny regarding her financial dealings. Besides the new property, the card indicates that Benčić also declared a high monthly salary, two loans, and another apartment located in Zagreb's Trnje area.
Benčić's gross monthly salary amounts to 6,792 euros, translating to a net income of approximately 4,258 euros after tax. In addition to her parliamentary wages, she receives a monthly allowance of 199 euros and earns an annual income of around 6,180 euros from renting another apartment. The article notes that her husband, who works at the Faculty of Political Sciences, has a monthly net salary of about 2,000 euros, contributing to the household income.
Additionally, the property card reveals a one-time income of 80,000 euros reported by Benčić in connection with her husband's name, which she clarified as a financial gift from her parents intended for the purchase of the new property. This disclosure highlights the financial landscape of public figures in Croatia, emphasizing the importance of transparency regarding their economic status, especially in light of public interest surrounding politicians' wealth and property assets.