Party Donations Surge Following Collapse of German Coalition

The CDU leads with nearly €2 million in a month, while smaller parties also see significant contributions ahead of the early Bundestag election.

The CDU received €1.952 million in large donations between November 6 and December 6, surpassing all other Bundestag parties combined.
The European party Volt, not currently in the Bundestag, secured a €1 million donation from singer Thadaeus Friedemann Otto, the largest single contribution reported.
Among Bundestag parties, the FDP ranked second in donations with €820,000, followed by the Greens (€245,000), SPD (€220,000), CSU (€100,000), and BSW (€50,000).
The Linke and AfD received no large donations during this period, despite the overall increase in contributions.
A lowered reporting threshold for donations, from €50,000 to €35,000, has provided greater transparency into party financing ahead of the expedited election.