Where the law stands, Dossier 2026/2013(INI)
European political parties and foundations – 2026 report on the application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 2025/2445 and on the activities funded
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Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 16 June 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Referred to committee(done) 12 February 2026
- Committee work(done) Report adopted 5 May 2026
- Tabled for plenary(done) 12 May 2026
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 16 June 2026
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
16 June 2026 · decision 9
EU institutions & Parliament, Resolution
European political parties and foundations – 2026 report on the application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 2025/2445 and on the activities funded
Adopted 426 for · 140 against · 107 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The text highlights the strategic role of European political foundations and calls for a review of their funding provisions, which are deemed insufficient for their growing tasks.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The versions differ only in formal points: a typo in a regulation number is corrected.
Committee draft → Tabled for plenary
AI summary:Adds provisions on regulatory burden, simplification, and corrective measures for foundations. Expands funding flexibility by encouraging cooperation, clarifying membership rules, and proposing higher donation caps. Proposes a single online reporting system to reduce administrative burden and improve transparency. Shifts the call from a recast proposal to a review of national frameworks that may hinder payments. Other changes are wording refinements and rephrasing.
Who works on it
- Lead committee
- Constitutional Affairs
- The MEP who drafts the report and negotiates it on behalf of the committee.
- Loránt Vincze (EPP), Charles Goerens (Renew)
- An MEP who follows a report on behalf of their own group when another group holds the rapporteur.
- Gabriele Bischoff (S&D), Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal (Patriots), Patryk Jaki (ECR), Reinier van Lanschot (Greens), Christine Anderson (ESN)
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 16 Jun 2026
AI summary:This resolution assesses the application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2025/2445 on European political parties and foundations, focusing on the role and funding of foundations.
Tabled for plenary· 12 May 2026
AI summary:This resolution assesses the application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2025/2445 on European political parties and foundations, focusing on funding issues for foundations.
Committee draft· 11 Mar 2026
AI summary:This draft report assesses the application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 2025/2445 on European political parties and foundations. It welcomes the recast Regulation but highlights funding challenges for foundations and calls for a review of funding rules.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
16 June 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 16 Jun 2026 Report A10-0145/2026Adopted text TA10-0202/2026
9 June – 10 June 2026
14 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
12 May 2026
Report tabled for plenary
This is the text all MEPs vote on. Political groups can still table amendments to it.
Committee stage 4 steps
5 May 2026
Committee vote: report adopted
AFCO (Constitutional Affairs) voted on the amendments and adopted the report that goes to plenary.
27 March 2026
Amendments tabled in committee
Members of AFCO (Constitutional Affairs) proposed changes to the draft.
11 March 2026
Draft report published
The rapporteur’s first text in AFCO (Constitutional Affairs). Members can table amendments before the committee votes.
12 February 2026
Referred to the AFCO (Constitutional Affairs) committee
The lead committee prepares Parliament’s report.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2026/2013(INI)