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DRAFT REPORT (2026/2013(INI))

European political parties and foundations – 2026 report on the application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 2025/2445 and on the activities funded

AFCO-PR-784388

Committee on Constitutional Affairs · Rapporteur: Loránt Vincze, Charles Goerens

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This draft report assesses the application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 2025/2445 on European political parties and foundations. It welcomes the recast Regulation but highlights funding challenges for foundations and calls for a review of funding rules. It proposes increasing the EU funding cap to 100% of eligible costs for foundations and revising overall funding in the next multiannual financial framework.

Committee position. The co-rapporteurs propose a resolution that welcomes the recast Regulation but calls for a targeted review and legislative revision of funding rules for European political foundations, including raising the EU funding cap to 100%.

Key points

  1. Welcomes the recast Regulation as a step towards modernising the legal framework and strengthening democratic integrity.
  2. Notes improved legal clarity on joint activities, transparency, and safeguards against foreign interference, but limited implementation experience.
  3. Highlights legal uncertainty and operational constraints for foundations, especially on classifying eligible costs.
  4. Reiterates the distinct institutional role of foundations in fostering political awareness and supporting evidence-based policymaking.
  5. Calls for a sound legal framework and financial security for foundations, including a flexible membership fee model.
  6. Notes that funding limits restrict foundations' financial autonomy and sustainability, urging a sustainable framework to prevent undue influence.
  7. Encourages the Authority and Commission to dialogue with national authorities on funding frameworks.
  8. Calls on the Commission to review funding provisions and present a recast proposal, including amending Article 22(4) to allow 100% EU funding of eligible costs.
  9. Commits to revising overall EU funding for foundations in the 2028-2034 multiannual financial framework for stable resources and proportionality.

Who is affected

  • European political foundations: would benefit from increased funding and clearer rules, but face current constraints.
  • European political parties: affected by the overall regulatory framework and funding changes.
  • The Commission: called upon to review and propose changes to funding rules.

Figures and deadlines

  • 12 European political parties and 12 affiliated foundations were funded by the EU budget as of 31 December 2025.
  • The report is to be published by 29 June 2026.
  • Proposed increase of the cap on EU funding to 100% of eligible costs.

Legal basis: Articles 2 and 10(4) of the Treaty on European Union, Article 12(2) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights, Articles 224 and 325 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union