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AfD Faces Multi-Million Euro Fine Over Suspected Illegal Donation

An Austrian businessman donated 2.35 million Euros to Germany's AfD party, raising concerns as investigations suggest he may be a front for a German real estate billionaire, potentially violating campaign finance laws and resulting in a substantial fine for the AfD.

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Australia's Major Parties Strike Deal on Electoral Reform, Sidelining Crossbenchers

Australia's major parties reached a deal to cap political donations at $50,000 and campaign spending, increasing public funding per vote to $5, while sidelining crossbenchers who criticized the lack of parliamentary scrutiny. The changes are slated to take effect in 2028.

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€2.35 Million Donation Funds AfD's Nationwide Poster Campaign

Following a €2.35 million donation from Austrian Gerhard Dingler, an ex-FPÖ official, AfD election posters are appearing nationwide in Germany, attacking Union, SPD, and Green policies while promoting the AfD as a 'civic alternative'.

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Record €2.35 Million Donation to German AfD Raises Campaign Finance Concerns

Three weeks before Germany's federal election, the far-right AfD party received a €2.35 million donation from Austrian FPÖ member Gerhard Dingler, raising concerns about potential illegal campaign financing due to the donor's lack of known wealth and the address provided.

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Australia's Electoral Law Reform Sparks Crossbench Concerns

Australia's parliament will debate electoral law reforms next week, aiming to cap individual donations at $20,000, limit spending per seat to $800,000, and increase public funding to parties and independents from $3.35 to $5 per vote, sparking concerns from crossbenchers about a potential "major par...

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Proposed Australian Donation Law Changes Favor Major Parties

Proposed changes to Australian political donation laws, currently under consideration, would significantly increase public funding for major parties per vote, potentially disadvantaging independent candidates and reducing voter choice.

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Australian Electoral Law Faces Legal Challenge Over Incumbent Advantage

Australia's new electoral laws, effective 2028, cap individual electorate spending but grant major parties additional funding, prompting legal concerns from constitutional law expert Anne Twomey about their validity and fairness, with Clive Palmer intending to challenge the legislation.

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Record Political Donations in Germany Raise Transparency Concerns Ahead of Election

Before mid-February 2025, large donations to German political parties, particularly the AfD (€4.8 million from three donors), exceeded the total from 2021 and 2017, raising concerns about transparency and undue influence in the upcoming election. Other parties, including the Union and FDP, also rece...

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Casino High Roller's Presence at Australian Political Events Sparks Concern

Casino high roller Xie Xiongming, linked to the CCP and previously facing serious criminal charges, attended several Australian political events leading up to the federal election, raising concerns about political influence and foreign interference.

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BC United Receives $223,000 in Donations Post-Election Suspension

Following the suspension of its campaign in the 2024 BC provincial election, the BC United party received over $223,000 in donations, mostly via automatic monthly bank transfers, including $86,000 after the October 19th vote, raising concerns about campaign finance regulations.

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Labour Drops Plan to Ban Foreign Political Donations After Lord Alli Intervention

Labour dropped a plan to ban foreign political donations, reportedly after intervention from Lord Waheed Alli, the party's fundraising chief, preventing a potential ban on billionaire Elon Musk's donations to Reform UK, despite Labour receiving £4 million from a Cayman Islands-based hedge fund.

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Major Donors Shape Australian Political Landscape

In the 2023-24 financial year, Anthony Pratt donated $1 million to the Labor Party, while Rob Keldoulis and Marcus Catsaras each gave over $1 million to Climate 200, funding the teal movement. Labor and Liberal parties each received over $64 million, highlighting the significant role of large donati...

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