Donor category to European party donations

Examining donations ahead of European elections

European Democracy Consulting’s analysis of donations to European political parties and foundations reveals crucial funding insights. During the six months leading up to the 2024 European elections, 20 entities received less than €422,000 combined. Private companies were the main donors, and the right-leaning parties secured 86% of donations. Recommendations include improving transparency and the format of reporting.

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Failure of the APPF to abide by its transparency requirements

The Authority for European Political Parties and European Political Foundations appears not to comply with its transparency obligations stemming from Article 32 of Regulation 1141/2014 on the statute and funding of European political parties and European political foundations. This review highlights the accomplishments and shortcomings of the APPF regarding its transparency requirements. We hope it proves useful to you in enacting the necessary measures to meet the provisions of Regulation 1141/2014.

Not transnational lists, transnational parties

Not transnational lists, transnational parties

Transnational lists have emerged as a regular talking point. Yet, what may seem like a no-nonsense way to promote a “more European” Europe is, upon closer examination, unlikely to make our elections and politics more integrated, and completely foreign to the workings of federal systems. The ills it seeks to remedy are real, but the solution lies elsewhere.
[Published by EuropeanConstitution.eu]

European democracy is achieved through transnational parties, not transnational lists

European democracy is achieved through transnational parties, not transnational lists

‘Transnational lists’ in European elections would mean creating a Europe-wide constituency to give citizens a chance to vote for common candidates, in addition to national ones. It is the most oft-discussed idea for making European elections ‘more European’. However, we should instead focus on developing pan-European political parties.
[Published by The New Federalist]