European corporations have funneled approximately $14.3 million into US electoral campaigns, with 56% directed towards Republicans and 44% towards Democrats. Although foreign companies cannot directly contribute, they use American subsidiaries to form PACs that collect funds from employees. The analysis reveals that 143 companies from 13 European countries have invested in US elections, with significant contributions from UBS, T-Mobile, and BAE Systems. PACs are essential for lobbying but are not powerful enough to sway electoral outcomes significantly. The total funding for US elections is around $8.6 billion, highlighting the limited impact of foreign PAC contributions compared to individual billionaire donations. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)