Federal budget 2026: NGOs to receive 10 million euros more from the federal government in the future
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2026 Budget Plans More Funding for NGOsThe 2026 budget reportedly provides €191 million for lobbying organisations, €10 million more than the previous year.
- According to Cicero, €191 million is planned for lobbying organisations in 2026, €10 million more than the previous year.
- Karin Prien attributes the increase to restructuring after an evaluation and effectiveness review agreed in the coalition deal.
- FDP politician Linda Teuteberg criticises the funding policy and calls for greater transparency about NGO financing.
- In late February, the Union parliamentary group asked 551 questions about Campact, Greenpeace and Omas gegen Rechts, questioning their political neutrality.
The amount is intended to realign the program in line with the evaluation and effectiveness review agreed in the coalition agreement, both in terms of content and structure.— Karin Prien, speaking to Bild-Zeitung
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