On 4 November 2003 the European Parliament and the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 2004/2003 on the regulations governing political parties at European level and the rules regarding their funding [3].
An 4 Samhain 2003, ghlac Parlaimint na hEorpa agus an Chomhairle Rialachán (CE) Uimh. 2004/2003 maidir leis na rialacháin lena rialaítear páirtithe polaitiúla ar an leibhéal Eorpach agus na rialacha maidir lena gcistiú [3].