The Council, acting in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 251, shall lay down the regulations governing political parties at European level and in particular the rules regarding their funding.
Leagfaidh an Chomhairle síos, ag gníomhú di i gcomhréir leis an nós imeachta dá dtagraítear in Airteagal 251, reacht na bpáirtithe polaitiúla ar leibhéal Eorpach agus go háirithe na rialacha maidir lena maoiniú.