The Court of Auditors presented its annual report on political party funding for 2024 on Monday, delivering a generally reassuring assessment that found no serious irregularities.
While confirming that political parties are largely complying with existing rules, the institution identified several areas requiring improvement to enhance overall transparency and auditability.
The report notes persistent administrative shortcomings, such as incomplete documents, missing signatures, incorrect dates, and minor accounting inconsistencies. Although not classified as major violations, these “technical grey areas” complicate the auditing process.
Additionally, the Court of Auditors recommends clarifying the legal distinction between membership fees and donations. It also advises ensuring that any commercial benefits granted to parties reflect common market practice rather than isolated, preferential arrangements.
Another point of concern raised is the legal status of political parties, which are currently required to file annual financial statements despite not possessing legal personality – a contradiction that has drawn questions from some MPs.
Finally, the Court announced that a special report focusing specifically on the funding of the Pirate Party will be examined on 26 January, following a discussion within the Bureau of the Chamber of Deputies. The full annual report and details of the public session are available online.
