Hefty salaries drive strong interest in election polling staff

The interior ministry confirmed on Sunday a strong demand for positions staffing the upcoming parliamentary elections, with presiding officers earning 617 euros and assistants 316 euros for the day.

“Experienced civil servants and employees of semi-governmental organisations are selected as presiding officers of the polling stations,” the ministry informed.

The hourly rate equates to approximately 37 euros for presiding officers and 20 euros for assistants.

The ministry expects 1,185 polling stations nationwide...