Calculation Error in Foreign Allowances Could Cost Taxpayers Millions

The federal government has overpaid foreign allowances to civil servants and soldiers at 70 service locations, leading to an estimated financial damage of five million euros. This information was revealed by the news magazine SPIEGEL and presents a new challenge for SPD Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. A review of the payments has shown that the foreign allowances were not calculated correctly, affecting both the affected civil servants and soldiers as well as taxpayers. Minister Pistorius is now under pressure to take the necessary steps to clarify the situation and prevent future errors.