Article 191 of the Treaty establishing the European Community says that the political parties at European level are an important factor for integration within the Union.  Regulation (EC) Noº 2004/2003 lays down the regulations governing political parties at European level and the rules regarding their funding. The Regulation provides, in particular, for an annual grant from the European Parliament, in the form of an operating subsidy to political parties that apply and which satisfy the conditions laid down in the Regulation.

In addition to our useful documents section, further information about the Call for Proposals for grants for political parties at european level can be found at the European Parliament website.

The eligible period for cofinancing of operating expenditure of political parties at European level in 2011 runs from 1 January 2011 until 31 December 2011.

The Community provisional funding available for the call for proposals is:

• 17,40 Million EUR (Orientation of the budget)

• 01 November 2010 - 14 years ago (Deadline for the presentation of proposals)

• Official page of the Call

• Call Grants political parties European level (Legal base)

Opened to the following bodies or institutes with legal status established in the covered areas:

• Public authorities (all)

Bodies or institutes must have their registered legal seat in one of the countries taking part in the Programme which are:

• European Union (EU)
• European Economic Area (EEA)
• Candidate Countries

Secretariat-General

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