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1. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to political parties?	CodeNo Comment Source
2. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to candidates?	CodeNo Comment Source
3. Is there a ban on corporate donations to political parties?	CodeNo Comment Source
4. Is there a ban on corporate donations to candidates?	CodeNo Comment Source
5. Is there a ban on donations from Trade Unions to political parties?	CodeNo Comment Source
6. Is there a ban on donations from Trade Unions to candidates?	CodeNo Comment Source
7. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to political parties?	CodeNo Comment Source
8. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to candidates?	CodeNo Comment Source
9. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to political parties?	CodeNo Comment Source
10. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to candidates?	CodeNo Comment Source
11. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with partial government ownership to political parties?	CodeNo Comment Source
12. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with partial government ownership to candidates?	CodeNo Comment Source
13. Is there a ban on the use of state resources in favour or against a political party or candidate?	CodeNo Comment Source
14. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during a non-election specific period?	CodeNo Comment Source
15. If there is a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during a non-election specific period, what is the limit?	CodeNot applicable Comment Source
16. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during an election?	CodeNo Comment Source
17. If there is a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during an election, what is the limit?	CodeNot applicable Comment Source
18. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a candidate?	CodeNo Comment Source
19. If there is a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a candidate, what is the limit?	CodeNot applicable Comment Source
20. Is there a limit on the amount a candidate can contribute to their own election campaign?	CodeNo Comment Source
21. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to political parties?	CodeNo Comment Source
22. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to candidates?	CodeNo Comment Source
23. Is there a ban on political parties engaging in commercial activities?	CodeNo Comment Source
24. Is there a ban on political parties taking loans in relation to election campaigns?	CodeNo Comment Source
25. Is there a ban on candidates taking loans in relation to election campaigns?	CodeNo Comment Source
26. Is there a ban on donors to political parties/candidates participating in public tender/procurement processes?	CodeNo Comment Source
27. Are there provisions requiring donations to go through the banking system?	CodeNo Comment Source

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28. Are there provisions for direct public funding to political parties?	CodeYes, regularly Comment The 1984 Law on the Payment of Contributions to political parties allocates a total amount of CHF 710 000, which is to be split between the various parties which a) are represented in parliament or b) have participated in the last elections in the two constituencies and obtained at least 3% of the total number of votes. This amount is distributed among the benefiting parties proportionally to the number of votes and paid in semiannual instalments. In addition, a flat fee of CHF 55 000 is allocated annually to each party represented in the Landtag to help them pursue purposes of political education, public relations and participation in public policy development. Source Law on the payment of contributions to political parties 1984, Articles 1 - 4.
29. What are the eligibility criteria for political parties to receive public funding?	CodeShare of seats in previous election Comment Representation in Parliament or at least three percent of the votes in the previous election. Source Law on the payment of contributions to political parties 1984, Articles 1 - 4.
30. What is the allocation calculation for political parties to receive public funding?	CodeEqual \| Proportional to votes received Comment One fixed sum equal to all parties represented in parliament, one sum proportional to votes gained in the previous election Source Law on the payment of contributions to political parties 1984, Articles 1 - 4.
31. What are the provisions on 'ear marking' direct public funding to political parties (how it should be used)?	CodeOngoing party activities Comment A fee of CHF 55 000 is allocated annually to each party represented in the Landtag to help them pursue purposes of political education, public relations and participation in public policy development. Source Law on the payment of contributions to political parties 1984, Articles 1 - 4.
32. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for political parties?	CodeYes Comment Law on promotion of the media 2006 provides for state support in particular to the printed media; one condition to benefit from it is that there are at least 10 publications per year. Source Law on promotion of the media 2006
33. What criteria determine allocation for free or subsidized access to media for political parties?	CodeNot applicable Comment Source
34. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for candidates?	CodeNo Comment Source
35. Are there provisions for any other form of indirect public funding?	CodeNo Comment Source
36. Is the provision of direct public funding to political parties tied to gender equality among candidates?	CodeNo Comment Source
37. Are there provisions for other financial advantages to encourage gender equality in political parties?	CodeNo Comment Source

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38. Is there a ban on vote buying?	CodeYes Comment Source Penal Code 1988, Section 18.
39. Are there limits on the amount a political party can spend?	CodeNo Comment Source
40. If there are limits on the amount a political party can spend, what is the limit?	CodeNot applicable Comment Source
41. Are there limits on the amount a candidate can spend?	CodeNo Comment Source
42. If there are limits on the amount a candidate can spend, what is the limit?	CodeNot applicable Comment Source
43. Are there limits on the amount that third parties can spend on election campaign activities?	CodeNo Comment Source
44. Are there limits on traditional media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns?	CodeNo Comment Source
45. Are there limits on online media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns?	CodeNo Comment Source
46. Do any other restrictions on online media advertisement (beyond limits) exist?	CodeNo Comment Source

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47. Do political parties have to report regularly on their finances?	CodeYes Comment The Government, through its Financial Affairs Unit, receives the financial statements in support of the annual request for the payment of the public subsidy to the political parties. The Government is entitled to appoint an independent audit firm. Source Law on the payment of contributions to political parties 1984, Article 6.
48. Do political parties have to report on their election campaign finances?	CodeNo Comment Source
49. Do candidates have to report on their election campaign finances?	CodeNo Comment Source
50. Do third parties have to report on election campaign finances?	CodeNo Comment Source
51. Is information in reports from political parties and/or candidates to be made public?	CodeYes Comment The annual financial statements have to be published in an appropriate manner. Source Law on the payment of contributions to political parties 1984, Article 6.
52. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates reveal the identity of donors?	CodeNo Comment Source
53. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized income?	CodeNo Comment Source
54. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized spending?	CodeNo Comment Source
55. Which institution(s) receives financial reports from political parties and/or candidates?	CodeOther Comment The government, which may hire an independent auditing firm for the task. Source Law on the payment of contributions to political parties 1984, Article 6.
56. Which institution(s) is responsible for examining financial reports and/or investigating violations?	CodeNo institution specified Comment According to Art. 6 in the Act on the Allocation of Contributions to Political Parties, the political parties are the ones responsible for maintaining accurate records of the use of the contributions and keeping the related documents on file. The annual financial statements must be published in a suitable form. However, the Government is authorised to commission an independent auditing company to carry out the audit. Source Act on the Allocation of Contributions to Political Parties (1984), Art. 6.
57. What power is granted to the institution(s) responsible for examining reports and/or investigating violations?	CodeNot applicable Comment According to Art. 6 in the Act on the Allocation of Contributions to Political Parties (1984), the political parties are the ones responsible for maintaining accurate records of the use of the contributions and keeping the related documents on file. The annual financial statements must be published in a suitable form. However, the Government is authorised to commission an independent auditing company to carry out the audit. Source Act on the Allocation of Contributions to Political Parties (1984), Art. 6.
58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions?	CodeNone Comment Source

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