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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?	CodeYes Comment Source Article 57, Law 20-013 of 11 June 2020, Law on political parties and on the status of the opposition
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?	CodeYes Comment Article 253, Law 19‐0011 of 20 August 2019 establishing the Electoral Code Source
14. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during a non-election specific period?	CodeYes, for both natural and legal persons Comment Source Article 56(2), Law 20-013 of 11 June 2020, Law on political parties and on the status of the opposition
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?	Code The total amount of donations and bequests cannot exceed 25 % of the party's total income. Comment Source Article 56(2), Law 20-013 of 11 June 2020, Law on political parties and on the status of the opposition
16. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during an election?	CodeYes, for both natural and legal persons Comment Source Article 56(2), Law 20-013 of 11 June 2020, Law on political parties and on the status of the opposition
17. If there is a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during an election, what is the limit?	Code The total amount of donations and bequests cannot exceed 25 % of the party's total income. Comment Source Article 56(2), Law 20-013 of 11 June 2020, Law on political parties and on the status of the opposition
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, both regularly and in relation to campaigns Comment Source Articles 58 & 60, Law 20-013 of 11 June 2020, Law on political parties and on the status of the opposition.
29. What are the eligibility criteria for political parties to receive public funding?	CodeShare of votes in previous election Comment Public funding allocated to political parties which received at least 5% of votes in the last parliamentary or municipal elections. Source Article 58, Law 20-013 of 11 June 2020, Law on political parties and on the status of the opposition
30. What is the allocation calculation for political parties to receive public funding?	Code Determined by the Government in the finance act ("loi de finances"). Comment Source Article 59, Law 20-013 of 11 June 2020, Law on political parties and on the status of the opposition.
31. What are the provisions on 'ear marking' direct public funding to political parties (how it should be used)?	CodeNo Comment Source
32. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for political parties?	CodeYes Comment Source Article 53, Law 19‐0011 of 20 August 2019 establishing the Electoral Code Article 60(3), Law 20-013 of 11 June 2020, Law on political parties and on the status of the opposition
33. What criteria determine allocation for free or subsidized access to media for political parties?	CodeEqual Comment "The High Council of Communication is given the charge to assure the exercise of the freedom of expression and the equal access for all to the media, within respect for the laws in force." Source Article 137, 2016 Constitution Article 60(3), Law 20-013 of 11 June 2020, Law on political parties and on the status of the opposition
34. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for candidates?	CodeYes Comment Division determined by the 'Haut Conceil de la Communication'. Source Article 53, Law 19‐0011 of 20 August 2019 establishing the Electoral Code.
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?	CodeNo Comment Source
39. Are there limits on the amount a political party can spend?	CodeYes Comment Source Article 59, Law 19‐0011 of 20 August 2019 establishing the Electoral Code Article 59(2), Law 20-013 of 11 June 2020, Law on political parties and on the status of the opposition
40. If there are limits on the amount a political party can spend, what is the limit?	CodeNo data Comment Source
41. Are there limits on the amount a candidate can spend?	CodeYes Comment Source Article 59, Law 19‐0011 of 20 August 2019 establishing the Electoral Code Article 59(2), Law 20-013 of 11 June 2020, Law on political parties and on the status of the opposition
42. If there are limits on the amount a candidate can spend, what is the limit?	CodeNo data 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 Source Article 61, Law 20-013 of 11 June 2020, Law on political parties and on the status of the opposition
48. Do political parties have to report on their election campaign finances?	CodeYes Comment Campaign finance accounts must be submitted within 30 days from the announcement of the final results. Source Article 62, Law 20-013 of 11 June 2020, Law on political parties and on the status of the opposition.
49. Do candidates have to report on their election campaign finances?	CodeNo data Comment Source
50. Do third parties have to report on election campaign finances?	CodeNo data Comment Source
51. Is information in reports from political parties and/or candidates to be made public?	CodeNo Comment Source
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?	CodeNo Institution specified Comment Source
56. Which institution(s) is responsible for examining financial reports and/or investigating violations?	CodeNo institution specified Comment Source
57. What power is granted to the institution(s) responsible for examining reports and/or investigating violations?	CodeNo data Comment Source
58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions?	CodePrison \| Loss of public funding \| Loss of elected office \| Suspension of political party Comment Source Articles 63, 67, 79 &80 Law 20-013 of 11 June 2020, Law on political parties and on the status of the opposition Article 253, Law 19‐0011 of 20 August 2019 establishing the Electoral Code

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