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The first thing the EU should do is ban political contributions from non-Europeans, the way the US does for non-US-persons. Unfortunately this is not within the
by fmajid 7y ago
The first thing the EU should do is ban political contributions from non-Europeans, the way the US does for non-US-persons. Unfortunately this is not within the remit of the EU, however, and can only be undertaken by member states.
- tim333 7y agoThe UK banned non UK political contributions but it seems quite likely that much of the brexit funding came from such sources. Not proven yet. I guess it may be a grey area - if Arron Banks UK insurance business is going bust, then is bailed out by a Russian investor and then he gives money to the leave campaign is that Russian money in the election or not?