The Bij1 political party will return approximately 128,000 euros in donations to the central government. The party had received grants for a science institute, a youth organization and a foreign institution.
Bij1 was unable to provide an unqualified audit opinion on these party activities. The annual report shows that the party acknowledges this financial setback. The party spokesman emphasizes that the money has not been spent and will be returned to the government.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs, which is responsible for providing grants to political parties, will submit a proposal for the payment plan. The party had already been reprimanded in October for late and incomplete submission of documents. Bij1 will not return to the House of Representatives after the November 22 elections.
membership
PvdA must repay part of the aid given to the youth organization Young Socialists. Approximately 20,000 euros will be credited for a future payment.
All political parties in the House of Representatives or the Senate are entitled to a grant based on their membership. Parties must have at least 1,000 members who pay a contribution of at least 12 euros per year.
Each year, an amount between 20 and 30 million euros is shared between the parties. The distribution for 2022 has not been completed and announced yet.
Source: NOS
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