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European elections: parties are tightening their belts to limit campaign costs
European elections: parties are tightening their belts to limit campaign costs
(France 2)
Time is running out for candidates in the European elections, one month before the vote. Meetings of the head of the list are rather rare, because they are expensive. Often, candidates prefer more economical solutions.
Time is running out for candidates in the European elections, one month before the vote. The meetings of In Pont-Carré, in (Seine-et-Marne), a small public meeting is being prepared in this town of 2,000 inhabitants. Valérie Hayer, the head of the presidential majority list, is expected. A mini meeting at a lower cost, as barely a few thousand euros were spent. Even if the candidates don’t like to talk about money, in this campaign, all parties are tightening their belts. Large meetings which cost several hundred thousand euros are limited.
Limit expenses
François-Xavier Bellamy, already a candidate for Les Républicains in 2019, now prefers field trips and Jordan Bardella, from the National Rally, invites himself into the middle of village funfairs. Inexpensive appearances because for these European elections, the authorized spending ceiling amounts to 9.2 million euros. However, the parties are doing everything not to exceed the threshold reimbursed by the State, set at 4.3 million euros. Every expense is therefore closely scrutinized, even leaflets. To save money, Raphaël Glucksmann’s teams from the PS – Place publique list purchased paper a year in advance. Also, social networks make it possible to reach a large audience without spending a cent.
