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1. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to political parties?
  • CodeNo
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2. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to candidates?
  • CodeNo
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3. Is there a ban on corporate donations to political parties?
  • CodeNo
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4. Is there a ban on corporate donations to candidates?
  • CodeNo
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5. Is there a ban on donations from Trade Unions to political parties?
  • CodeNo
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6. Is there a ban on donations from Trade Unions to candidates?
  • CodeNo
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7. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to political parties?
  • CodeNo
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8. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to candidates?
  • CodeNo
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9. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to political parties?
  • CodeNo
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10. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to candidates?
  • CodeNo
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11. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with partial government ownership to political parties?
  • CodeYes
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    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
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13. Is there a ban on the use of state resources in favour or against a political party or candidate?
  • CodeYes
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    Article 253, Law 19‐0011 of 20 August 2019 establishing the Electoral Code

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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
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    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.
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    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
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    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.
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    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
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19. If there is a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a candidate, what is the limit?
  • CodeNot applicable
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20. Is there a limit on the amount a candidate can contribute to their own election campaign?
  • CodeNo
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21. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to political parties?
  • CodeNo
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22. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to candidates?
  • CodeNo
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23. Is there a ban on political parties engaging in commercial activities?
  • CodeNo
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24. Is there a ban on political parties taking loans in relation to election campaigns?
  • CodeNo
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25. Is there a ban on candidates taking loans in relation to election campaigns?
  • CodeNo
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26. Is there a ban on donors to political parties/candidates participating in public tender/procurement processes?
  • CodeNo
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27. Are there provisions requiring donations to go through the banking system?
  • CodeNo
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28. Are there provisions for direct public funding to political parties?
  • CodeYes, both regularly and in relation to campaigns
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    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
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    Public funding allocated to political parties which received at least 5% of votes in the last parliamentary or municipal elections.

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    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").
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    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
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32. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for political parties?
  • CodeYes
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    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
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    "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."

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    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
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    Division determined by the 'Haut Conceil de la Communication'.

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    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
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36. Is the provision of direct public funding to political parties tied to gender equality among candidates?
  • CodeNo
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37. Are there provisions for other financial advantages to encourage gender equality in political parties?
  • CodeNo
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38. Is there a ban on vote buying?
  • CodeNo
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39. Are there limits on the amount a political party can spend?
  • CodeYes
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    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
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41. Are there limits on the amount a candidate can spend?
  • CodeYes
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    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
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43. Are there limits on the amount that third parties can spend on election campaign activities?
  • CodeNo
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44. Are there limits on traditional media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns?
  • CodeNo
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45. Are there limits on online media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns?
  • CodeNo
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46. Do any other restrictions on online media advertisement (beyond limits) exist?
  • CodeNo
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47. Do political parties have to report regularly on their finances?
  • CodeYes
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    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
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    Campaign finance accounts must be submitted within 30 days from the announcement of the final results.

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    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
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50. Do third parties have to report on election campaign finances?
  • CodeNo data
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51. Is information in reports from political parties and/or candidates to be made public?
  • CodeNo
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52. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates reveal the identity of donors?
  • CodeNo
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53. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized income?
  • CodeNo
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54. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized spending?
  • CodeNo
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55. Which institution(s) receives financial reports from political parties and/or candidates?
  • CodeNo Institution specified
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56. Which institution(s) is responsible for examining financial reports and/or investigating violations?
  • CodeNo institution specified
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57. What power is granted to the institution(s) responsible for examining reports and/or investigating violations?
  • CodeNo data
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58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions?
  • CodePrison | Loss of public funding | Loss of elected office | Suspension of political party
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    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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