MEP questions AAA/Schiphol salary exemption while local executives remain excluded

ORANJESTAD — The MEP parliamentary faction is asking the AVP-FUTURO government to explain why it granted AAA/Schiphol an exemption from the National Ordinance on Standardization of Top Incomes (LNT), while executives at other state-owned companies, including SETAR, WEB and ELMAR, allegedly lack the same opportunity.

During the parliamentary debate, MEP said Minister Wever had indicated that the exemption was granted under Article 12 at the request of ministers Eman and Cicilia. According to the faction, Wever also said applying that article to other executives would be incorrect. MEP considers this unequal treatment requiring an explanation.

The party acknowledges that the LNT may need evaluation and adjustment but demands objective criteria, transparency and consistent application. It argues that local professionals should not be disadvantaged compared with a professional from abroad.

MEP also questioned the lack of prior consultation with the Netherlands on the proposed changes, recalling that the LNT originated as a condition for financial support during the pandemic. Parliamentarian Edgard Vrolijk requested clarity on how the government intends to discuss the revision with the Netherlands.