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Party finance in Germany

Party finance in Germany means how the main political parties in Germany get the money they need to run their campaigns and other activities. It can come from a few different sources:

1. Membership dues. People who sign up to be part of a party pay a fee that helps the party finance their activities.

2. Donations. People, businesses, and other organizations can also donate money directly to the party. People can decide how much they want to give, and it doesn't have to be a lot.

3. Government funding. The government also provides some money to the political parties. This is called “state funding” and it is to make sure the parties can run their campaigns in a fair and equal manner.

These sources of money help the political parties pay for things like staff, campaign materials, and advertising. They also help the parties spread their message and get their ideas out to the public.