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1. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to political parties?	CodeYes Comment Source
2. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to candidates?	CodeYes 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?	CodeYes CommentNo direct ban, but de facto ban through requirement to record or report identity of donor. Source
8. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to candidates?	CodeYes CommentNo direct ban, but de facto ban through requirement to record or report identity of donor. Source
9. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to political parties?	CodeYes Comment Source Article 125, Paragraph 1 'Presidential candidates, political parties, coalitions and lists proposed by groups of citizens and their representatives and election administrators may not request or receive any contributions, direct or indirect, whatever their nature or type, from :a) Simple or autonomous state services outside the framework of the grant referred to in Article 124;b) associations of public law, public foundations, public institutions, public enterprises, local government and its autonomous bodies and legal persons of public administration;c) capital companies exclusively or mostly public enterprises and concessionaires of public services.' (Source: C?digo Eleitoral, Lei No. 56/VII/2010)
10. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to candidates?	CodeYes Comment Source Article 125, Paragraph 1 'Presidential candidates, political parties, coalitions and lists proposed by groups of citizens and their representatives and election administrators may not request or receive any contributions, direct or indirect, whatever their nature or type, from :a) Simple or autonomous state services outside the framework of the grant referred to in Article 124;b) associations of public law, public foundations, public institutions, public enterprises, local government and its autonomous bodies and legal persons of public administration;c) capital companies exclusively or mostly public enterprises and concessionaires of public services.' (Source: C?digo Eleitoral, Lei No. 56/VII/2010)
11. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with partial government ownership to political parties?	CodeYes Comment Source Article 125, Paragraph 1 'Presidential candidates, political parties, coalitions and lists proposed by groups of citizens and their representatives and election administrators may not request or receive any contributions, direct or indirect, whatever their nature or type, from :a) Simple or autonomous state services outside the framework of the grant referred to in Article 124;b) associations of public law, public foundations, public institutions, public enterprises, local government and its autonomous bodies and legal persons of public administration;c) capital companies exclusively or mostly public enterprises and concessionaires of public services.' (Source: C?digo Eleitoral, Lei No. 56/VII/2010)
12. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with partial government ownership to candidates?	CodeYes Comment Source Article 125, Paragraph 1 'Presidential candidates, political parties, coalitions and lists proposed by groups of citizens and their representatives and election administrators may not request or receive any contributions, direct or indirect, whatever their nature or type, from :a) Simple or autonomous state services outside the framework of the grant referred to in Article 124;b) associations of public law, public foundations, public institutions, public enterprises, local government and its autonomous bodies and legal persons of public administration;c) capital companies exclusively or mostly public enterprises and concessionaires of public services.' (Source: C?digo Eleitoral, Lei No. 56/VII/2010)
13. Is there a ban on the use of state resources in favour or against a political party or candidate?	CodeYes CommentCivil servants must be neutral and may not interfere in election campaigns. During the last 60 days before an election, public office holders may not approve grants or conduct public ceremonies. 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?
21. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to political parties?
22. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to candidates?
23. Is there a ban on political parties engaging in commercial activities?
24. Is there a ban on political parties taking loans in relation to election campaigns?
25. Is there a ban on candidates taking loans in relation to election campaigns?
26. Is there a ban on donors to political parties/candidates participating in public tender/procurement processes?
27. Are there provisions requiring donations to go through the banking system?

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28. Are there provisions for direct public funding to political parties?	CodeYes, in relation to campaigns Comment Source
29. What are the eligibility criteria for political parties to receive public funding?	CodeParticipation in election CommentThe eligibility criterion is not explicit, but since funding is distributed in accordance to votes received, parties that do not participate in elections cannot receive public funds. Source
30. What is the allocation calculation for political parties to receive public funding?	CodeProportional to votes received Comment Source
31. What are the provisions on 'ear marking' direct public funding to political parties (how it should be used)?	CodeNo CommentFunding is provided in relation to election campaigns, but these funds must not be used for a particular purpose. Source
32. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for political parties?	CodeYes Comment Source
33. What criteria determine allocation for free or subsidized access to media for political parties?	CodeEqual \| Number of candidates CommentEqual for Presidential elections; for Parliamentary elections in accordance with the number of candidates presented. Source
34. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for candidates?	CodeYes Comment Source
35. Are there provisions for any other form of indirect public funding?	CodeYes CommentSpace should be provided for campaign materials, and state owned buildings and facilities be made available (equally) campaign activities. Source
36. Is the provision of direct public funding to political parties tied to gender equality among candidates?	CodeYes CommentSubsidies will be awarded to parties or coalitions of parties whose lists (if elected at the national level) contain at least 25% women candidates. 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
39. Are there limits on the amount a political party can spend?	CodeYes Comment Source
40. If there are limits on the amount a political party can spend, what is the limit?	Code Not more than 80% of the total amount of the State's grant provided for the election in question. Comment Source
41. Are there limits on the amount a candidate can spend?	CodeYes Comment Source
42. If there are limits on the amount a candidate can spend, what is the limit?	Code Not more than 80% of the total amount of the State's grant provided for the election in question. Comment Source
43. Are there limits on the amount that third parties can spend on election campaign activities?
44. Are there limits on traditional media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns?
45. Are there limits on online media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns?
46. Do any other restrictions on online media advertisement (beyond limits) exist?

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47. Do political parties have to report regularly on their finances?	CodeNo data Comment Source
48. Do political parties have to report on their election campaign finances?	CodeYes Comment Source
49. Do candidates have to report on their election campaign finances?	CodeYes Comment Source
50. Do third parties have to report on election campaign finances?
51. Is information in reports from political parties and/or candidates to be made public?	CodeYes Comment Source
52. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates reveal the identity of donors?	CodeYes CommentFinancial reports must note the exact origin of received funds. Source
53. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized income?
54. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized spending?
55. Which institution(s) receives financial reports from political parties and/or candidates?	CodeEMB CommentThe National Electoral Commission receives the financial reports. Source
56. Which institution(s) is responsible for examining financial reports and/or investigating violations?	CodeEMB CommentThe National Election Commission is responsible for investigating the breaches. It can therefore request the advice of the General Finance Inspector or of an independent audit expertise. Source
57. What power is granted to the institution(s) responsible for examining reports and/or investigating violations?
58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions?	CodeFines \| Prison \| Loss of public funding CommentNot submitting financial reports can lead to loss of public funding (and fines). Vote buying (and selling) carries imprisonment. Source

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