Christian Democrat MEP refuses to disclose secret donor funding personal security

Christian Democrat MEP Alice Teodorescu Måwe is facing repeated criticism for refusing to reveal the identity of a private donor covering her personal security costs, citing safety concerns for herself and her family, Swedish public broadcaster SVT reports.

Teodorescu Måwe confirmed in a European Parliament transparency document that she receives “ongoing financial support from a private donor related to personal security arrangements.” However, she has declined to provide further details, including whether the donor is an individual, company, or organisation, or the amount involved.

“It would compromise my security”
When pressed during an interview with SVT’s 30 minuter programme, Teodorescu Måwe stated she would not disclose any information “for the simple reason that this concerns my safety and my family’s safety.” She added that “all details of a security arrangement affect security negatively,” emphasising that the measures were necessary due to a “protection need.”

Critics argue the undisclosed funding creates an unchecked dependency that voters cannot scrutinise. Teodorescu Måwe countered that she has followed parliamentary rules and that her party conducted an “interest review” of the donor. She also noted that voters would similarly lack insight if she self-censored or abandoned her role due to threats.

Party open to more private security funding
The debate comes as the Christian Democrats’ party secretary has signalled openness to private donors funding politicians’ security more broadly—a move that has reignited discussions about private money in politics.

Teodorescu Måwe acknowledged the broader issue, calling it “worrying” that states and parliaments fail to provide adequate protection, forcing politicians to seek private solutions.