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At best, the proposed cap increase for European parties and foundations will not diversify private income; at worst, it risks undue influence and threatens pluralism.

Increasing the donations cap: a counterproductive reform

17 Apr. 2026 — A draft report of the European Parliament proposes to fully fund European foundations with public money, and to increase the cap on donations. At best, this proposed cap increase will not diversify private income; at worst, it risks undue influence and threatens pluralism. [read more]