Bundestag Party Accountability Reports Released
Berlin, February 12, 2025 (hib) – The German Bundestag parties have published their accountability reports. The reports provide an overview of the parties’ income and expenses for the 2022 financial year.
The largest party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), reported total income of €57.5 million and total expenses of €52.2 million. The party’s main sources of income were membership fees, donations, and state subsidies. The majority of the party’s expenses went towards personnel costs, campaign expenses, and office expenses.
The Social Democratic Party (SPD), the second largest party in the Bundestag, reported total income of €48.3 million and total expenses of €44.1 million. The SPD’s main sources of income were also membership fees, donations, and state subsidies. The party’s expenses were primarily used for personnel costs, campaign expenses, and office expenses.
The other parties in the Bundestag also published their accountability reports. The Green Party reported total income of €32.1 million and total expenses of €29.2 million. The Free Democratic Party (FDP) reported total income of €24.5 million and total expenses of €22.3 million. The Left Party reported total income of €20.1 million and total expenses of €18.9 million.
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) did not publish its accountability report. The party has been criticized for its lack of transparency and for allegedly receiving illegal donations.
The accountability reports of the Bundestag parties are an important source of information for the public. The reports provide insights into the parties’ financial operations and help to ensure that the parties are accountable for their actions.
Rechenschaftsberichte der Bundestagsparteien veröffentlicht
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