Statute and funding of European political parties and European political foundations
TA-10-2025-0239 · P10_TA(2025)0239 · PE719.606
- Adopted in plenary on · Adopted 446–162–35 · See the decision →
- Full procedure 2021/0375
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Parliament's amended version of the proposed regulation on the statute and funding of European political parties and foundations lays down rules for their registration, governance, funding and spending.¶ It sets conditions for registration, including respect for EU values, and requires parties and foundations to comply with transparency and accountability standards. The text also regulates donations, contributions and expenditure, and provides for supervision and sanctions by an independent authority.
Key points
- European political parties and foundations must respect EU values and be registered to receive funding.¶
- They must have a statute and programme, and their members must be EU citizens or residents.
- Funding rules cover donations from individuals and legal entities, with limits and transparency requirements.
- Expenditure is restricted to activities within the EU's objectives, and accounts must be audited.
- An independent authority monitors compliance and can impose sanctions, including fines or deregistration.
- The regulation also addresses the use of EU funds and the prohibition of funding for illegal activities.
Who is affected
- European political parties and foundations seeking EU funding.¶
- National authorities responsible for registration and oversight.
- Donors and contributors to European political entities.
Legal basis: Article 224 and Article 294(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and Article 106a of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community¶