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The APPF's Committee of Independent Eminent Persons is about to meet for the first time to weigh on the de-registration of ESN party; here is what you should know.

The APPF's Committee of Independent Eminent Persons: an early guide

4 Aug. 2026 — The APPF's Committee of Independent Eminent Persons is about to meet for the first time to weigh on the de-registration of ESN party. Here is what you should know. [read more]

The Authority for European political parties and foundations is communicating less and less on social media; here is why we should care.

APPF social media activity: on the way out?

24 Jul. 2026 — The Authority for European political parties and foundations is communicating less and less on social media, which is an unwelcome trend for the visibility of European parties. Here is why we should care. [read more]

The Europe of Sovereign Nations party risks being banned for failing to uphold EU values.

Compliance with EU values: trial run with ESN?

28 May 2026 — The Europe of Sovereign Nations party risks being banned for failing to uphold EU values, a bombshell development in the usually quiet world of European parties. Is this acceptable? Is this censorship? [read more]

Data on European parties and foundations must now be published in open, machine-readable format. EDCS offers a comprehensive guide to navigate its implementation.

Machine-readable data 101: guidance on European parties and foundations

20 May 2026 — The latest Regulation on European parties and foundations requires data to be published in "open, machine-readable format". This is a welcome step forward but can be difficult to implement. Here is a comprehensive guide to ensuring transparency on European parties and foundations. [read more]

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]