The General Secretariat of the Council issued a corrigendum on 14 July 2026 correcting the title of a European Parliament decision requesting the Authority for European Political Parties and European Political Foundations (APPF) to verify whether the ESN Party complies with the conditions laid down in Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2025/2445. The correction applies to page 3, under II.1, of the original document. The corrected title reads: "Decision requesting the APPF to verify whether the ESN Party complies with the conditions laid down in Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2025/2445".
The decision was adopted by the European Parliament at its plenary part-session in Strasbourg from 6 to 9 July 2026. The corrigendum, issued as an 'I/A' item note, was circulated to Council delegations ahead of the Council meeting scheduled for 15 July 2026. The document does not specify the nature of the alleged non-compliance or the timeline for the APPF's verification.
Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2025/2445 sets out the conditions for European political parties to register and operate, including requirements related to respect for EU values, democratic governance, and financial transparency. The APPF is the independent body responsible for monitoring compliance and can impose sanctions, including delisting, for breaches.
The correction is a procedural step ensuring the legal accuracy of the parliamentary request. The Council is expected to take note of the corrigendum at its upcoming meeting. No further details on the substance of the case against the ESN Party have been disclosed.
The ESN Party faces potential scrutiny that could affect its registration and funding. EU institutions benefit from clarified procedural accuracy. Other European political parties may see this as a signal of stricter enforcement of registration conditions. EU taxpayers may be indirectly affected if the verification process incurs administrative costs.