Spain’s Vox party faces hefty fine for illegal financing
Spain's Court of Auditors has imposed a substantial fine exceeding €860,000 on the far-right Vox party for accepting anonymous cash donations. This decision, announced on Wednesday, stems from a thorough review of the party's annual accounts covering the years 2018, 2019, and 2020. The court highlighted that Vox had "received or accepted unidentified donations in cash," deeming this a "very serious breach" of the nation's party financing regulations.
In light of the ruling, the Court of Auditors has levied a fine of €862,496 (approximately $979,000), which Vox has stated it intends to appeal. The party characterized the verdict as "unjust," asserting in a statement that similar cases have been closed by the Court of Auditors in the past.
Established in 2013 by former members of the conservative Popular Party, Vox is known for its anti-Muslim stance, nationalism, anti-feminism, Euroscepticism, and a blend of socially conservative and economically liberal policies. Despite being Spain's third-largest party in parliament since 2019, Vox has yet to attain national power.
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