70 billion euros for NGOs: Haider raises the alarm!
70 billion euros for NGOs: Haider raises the alarm!
The current special report of the EU Development Court through the financing of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) has caused a sensation. In the report, which examines the award of 7.4 billion euros in EU funding for NGOs between 2021 and 2023, serious grievances are found. Mag. Roman Haider, European Parliamentarian, expresses sharp criticism of current practice and emphasizes the need for comprehensive reforms. The report also notes that there is no uniform regulation for the definition of NGOs, which leads to considerable uncertainties. ots.at
The European awarding authorities, according to the report, rely on the self -disclosure of the NGOs without carrying out a proactive review of the information. This creates unclear backgrounds and interests between the funded NGOs and other actors, such as states and companies. In this context, Haider calls for more transparency, especially with regard to the connections that exist between the funded organizations, and takes the frequent support of semi -state and commercial organizations.
Criticism of EU financing and lobbyism
Another point the report appeals is the potential lobbyism and influence on EU policy. Haider speaks of a worrying practice in which EU funds are specifically used to influence political decisions. Overall, a large part of the funding flows to a handful of NGOs, which raises questions about the meaningfulness and application of the funds.
"We need a thorough review and thinning of the NGO sector", Haider states and appeals to the EU to promote transparency and checks in dealing with public funds. The current structures that have arisen in recent years only offer scope for abuse and opaque activities that can undermine the public's trust in the work of NGOs.
Financing models from NGOs and its role in society
non -governmental organizations (NGOs) play a central role in the civil society of many countries and finance themselves from various sources. These can be divided into four main models: public funds, private donations and membership fees, foundations and funding programs as well as income from economic activities. Grafkersenbrock.com describes the diversity of these financing options and the challenges that are accompanied by it.
Especially in Germany, numerous demonstrations have been held against right-wing extremism in recent weeks, many of them organized by NGO networks. These organizations use their funding to cover the costs for such events, whereby the question of the transparency of their use of funds is repeatedly.
A central problem is the delimitation between NGOs and state organizations (GOS). While NGOs should finance donations and membership fees, GOS receive direct state funds. This leads to a debate about the independence of NGOs, especially when organizations become "Gongos" that pretend to be NGOs, but are largely state -financed.
In the run-up to the report, Haider not only criticizes the structure of the NGO financing in Europe, but also urges a fundamental re-assessment of the role of NGOs in society. In view of the high sums that flow into the sector, it is crucial that the public can clearly see how these funds are used and what interests are actually behind the funded projects. ots.at
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