Press Release: New rules on funding EU political parties and foundations

The Constitutional Affairs Committee of the European Parliament backed on the 18 March 2014 plans to reform the funding arrangements and legal status of European political parties and their affiliated foundations.

The new rules, already informally agreed with Council, should clarify the finances of these bodies and enhance their European character. A system to monitor compliance and impose penalties for breaches is also part of the deal.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Council confirms deal on European political parties http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-council-confirms-deal-on-european-political-parties/

EurActiv, 19.03.14: Parliament wants tougher funding rules for EU political parties http://www.euractiv.com/eu-elections-2014/parliament-mulls-stricter-spendi-news-534226

EUObserver, 19.03.14: European political parties to get legal status, must abide by EU values http://euobserver.com/news/123527

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