Ukraine
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1. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to political parties? |
Code
Yes
Comment
In Ukraine, foreign states, foreign legal entities, and individuals who are not citizens of Ukraine (foreigners or stateless persons) are prohibited from making donations in support of political parties. In national (parliamentary and presidential) elections, restrictions are applied under the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine,” which also applies during the inter-election period. In particular, Article 15 of the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine” refers to: Part 1, 3 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in presidential elections), Part 2 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in presidential elections); Parts 1 and 3 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in parliamentary elections), Part 2 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in parliamentary elections) Source
Source: Article 15, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001) (UK) Стаття 15, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): (EN) Donations in support of political parties shall be prohibited if they are made by: https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text
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2. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to candidates? |
Code
Yes
Comment
Ukrainian law prohibits donations from foreign interests to candidates' Electoral Funds. In national elections, candidates are subject to the same restrictions as political parties. In local elections in Ukraine, the same principle applies. Article 215 of the Election Code of Ukraine (2020) prohibits foreigners and stateless individuals from making voluntary contributions to candidates’ electoral funds. In national (parliamentary and presidential) elections, restrictions are applied under the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine,” which also applies during the inter-election period. In particular, Article 15 of the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine” refers to: Part 1, 3 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in presidential elections), Part 2 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in presidential elections); Parts 1 and 3 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in parliamentary elections), Part 2 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in parliamentary elections) Source
Source: Article 15, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001) (UK) Стаття 15, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): (EN) Donations in support of political parties shall be prohibited if they are made by: https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text Source: Article 215, Election Code of Ukraine (2020) (UK) 3. Забороняється робити добровільні внески до виборчого фонду: (EN) https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text
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3. Is there a ban on corporate donations to political parties? |
Code
No
Comment
Ukrainian law doesn't ban corporate donations to political parties. But there are some limits for certain legal entities. In national (parliamentary and presidential) elections, restrictions are applied under the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine,” which also applies during the inter-election period. In particular, Article 15 of the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine” refers to: Part 1, 3 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in presidential elections), Part 2 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in presidential elections); Parts 1 and 3 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in parliamentary elections), Part 2 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in parliamentary elections) Source
Source: Article 15, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001) (UK) Не допускається здійснення внесків на підтримку політичних партій: (EN) https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text
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4. Is there a ban on corporate donations to candidates? |
Code
No
Comment
In national elections, candidates are subject to the same restrictions as political parties. Ukrainian law doesn't ban corporate donations to political parties. But there are some limits for certain legal entities. In local elections, stricter rules apply. According to Article 215 of the Election Code of Ukraine (2020), legal entities, including their branches and representative offices, are prohibited from making voluntary contributions to candidates’ electoral funds. In national (parliamentary and presidential) elections, restrictions are applied under the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine,” which also applies during the inter-election period. In particular, Article 15 of the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine” refers to: Part 1, 3 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in presidential elections), Part 2 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in presidential elections); Parts 1 and 3 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in parliamentary elections), Part 2 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in parliamentary elections) Source
Source: Article 15, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001) (UK) Не допускається здійснення внесків на підтримку політичних партій: (EN) https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text Source: Article 215, Election Code of Ukraine (2020) (UK) 3. Забороняється робити добровільні внески до виборчого фонду: (EN) |
5. Is there a ban on donations from Trade Unions to political parties? |
Code
No
Comment
Ukrainian law doesn't ban donations from Trade Unions to political parties. According to the law, a Trade Union is a public organization, which is a type of public association. However, only unregistered public associations are banned from donating to political parties, so there's no direct ban. In national (parliamentary and presidential) elections, restrictions are applied under the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine,” which also applies during the inter-election period. In particular, Article 15 of the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine” refers to: Part 1, 3 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in presidential elections), Part 2 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in presidential elections); Parts 1 and 3 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in parliamentary elections), Part 2 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in parliamentary elections) Source
Source: Article 1, Law "On Trade Unions, their rights and guarantees of activity" (1999) (UK) У цьому Законі застосовуються такі терміни: (EN) https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/1045-14#Text Source: Article 1, Law "On Public Associations" (2013) (UK) (EN) https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/4572-17#Text Source: Article 15, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001) (UK) Не допускається здійснення внесків на підтримку політичних партій: (EN) https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text
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6. Is there a ban on donations from Trade Unions to candidates? |
Code
No
Comment
Ukrainian law does not ban donations from Trade Unions to candidates. The Electoral Code of Ukraine states that voluntary donations to candidates' electoral funds are covered by the law "On Political Parties in Ukraine." According to this law, only unregistered public associations are prohibited from contributing to political parties. However, the law defines a trade union as a public organization, which is a type of public association (Article 1, Law "On Trade Unions, their rights and guarantees of activity" (1999), Article 1, Law "On Public Associations" (2013). Therefore, there is no direct prohibition. At the same time, donations from legal entities, their branches, and their representative offices are prohibited in local elections. Trade unions are considered legal entities (Article 16, Law "On Trade Unions, their rights and guarantees of activity" (1999). Therefore, trade unions cannot make donations in local elections. In national (parliamentary and presidential) elections, restrictions are applied under the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine,” which also applies during the inter-election period. In particular, Article 15 of the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine” refers to: Part 1, 3 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in presidential elections), Part 2 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in presidential elections); Parts 1 and 3 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in parliamentary elections), Part 2 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in parliamentary elections) Source
(UK) Стаття 152, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): Стаття 96, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): Стаття 15, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): Стаття 152, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): (EN) Article 152, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): Article 96, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text Article 15, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text Article 152, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text
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7. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to political parties? |
Code
Yes
Comment
There is a ban on anonymous donations to political parties. In national (parliamentary and presidential) elections, restrictions are applied under the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine,” which also applies during the inter-election period. In particular, Article 15 of the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine” refers to: Part 1, 3 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in presidential elections), Part 2 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in presidential elections); Parts 1 and 3 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in parliamentary elections), Part 2 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in parliamentary elections) Source
Source: Article 15, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001) (UK) (EN) https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text
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8. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to candidates? |
Code
Yes
Comment
Ukrainian law prohibits anonymous donations to candidates. According to the Electoral Code of Ukraine, candidates in national elections are subject to restrictions on donations similar to those imposed on political parties in the Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine". During local elections, anonymous donations to candidates are also prohibited. In national (parliamentary and presidential) elections, restrictions are applied under the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine,” which also applies during the inter-election period. In particular, Article 15 of the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine” refers to: Part 1, 3 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in presidential elections), Part 2 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in presidential elections); Parts 1 and 3 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in parliamentary elections), Part 2 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in parliamentary elections) Source
(UK) Стаття 152, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): Стаття 96, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): Стаття 15, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): Стаття 215, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): (EN) Article 152, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): Article 96, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text Article 15, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text Article 215, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text
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9. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to political parties? |
Code
Yes
Comment
There a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to political parties. During local elections, it is prohibited for any legal entities, their branches, and representative offices to make donations to political parties. In national (parliamentary and presidential) elections, restrictions are applied under the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine,” which also applies during the inter-election period. In particular, Article 15 of the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine” refers to: Part 1, 3 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in presidential elections), Part 2 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in presidential elections); Parts 1 and 3 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in parliamentary elections), Part 2 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in parliamentary elections) Source
(UK) Стаття 15, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001):
(EN) Article 15, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text Article 215, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text
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10. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to candidates? |
Code
Yes
Comment
In national elections, candidates are subject to the same restrictions as political parties. Ukrainian law prohibits donations from corporations with government contracts to political parties. During local elections, it is prohibited for any legal entities, their branches, and representative offices to make donations to political parties and candidates. In national (parliamentary and presidential) elections, restrictions are applied under the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine,” which also applies during the inter-election period. In particular, Article 15 of the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine” refers to: Part 1, 3 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in presidential elections), Part 2 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in presidential elections); Parts 1 and 3 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in parliamentary elections), Part 2 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in parliamentary elections) Source
(UK) Стаття 152, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): Стаття 96, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): Стаття 15, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): Стаття 215, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): (EN) Article 152, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): Article 96, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text Article 15, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text Article 215, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text
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11. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with partial government ownership to political parties? |
Code
Yes
Comment
There is ban on docations from corporations with partial government ownership to political parties. During local elections, it is prohibited for any legal entities, their branches, and representative offices to make donations to political parties. In national (parliamentary and presidential) elections, restrictions are applied under the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine,” which also applies during the inter-election period. In particular, Article 15 of the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine” refers to: Part 1, 3 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in presidential elections), Part 2 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in presidential elections); Parts 1 and 3 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in parliamentary elections), Part 2 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in parliamentary elections) Source
(UK) Стаття 15, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): Стаття 215, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): (EN) Article 15, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text Article 215, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text
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12. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with partial government ownership to candidates? |
Code
Yes
Comment
In national elections, candidates are subject to the same restrictions as political parties. Ukrainian law prohibits donations from corporations with partial government ownership to political parties. During local elections, it is prohibited for any legal entities, their branches, and representative offices to make donations to political parties. In national (parliamentary and presidential) elections, restrictions are applied under the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine,” which also applies during the inter-election period. In particular, Article 15 of the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine” refers to: Part 1, 3 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in presidential elections), Part 2 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in presidential elections); Parts 1 and 3 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in parliamentary elections), Part 2 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in parliamentary elections) Source
(UK) Стаття 152, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): Стаття 96, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): Стаття 15, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): Стаття 215, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): (EN) Article 152, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): Article 96, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text Article 15, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text Article 215, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text
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13. Is there a ban on the use of state resources in favour or against a political party or candidate? |
Code
Yes
Comment
Ukrainian legislation prohibits the use of state resources to support political parties and candidates. In particular, civil servants or public service employees are prohibited from campaigning during working hours, campaigning during events organized by state institutions, conducting and/or placing campaign materials in the premises of state authorities, as well as using official transport, communication, subordinates, etc. for campaigning. Source
Source: Article 57, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020) (UK) 1. Участь у передвиборній агітації забороняється: (EN) https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text
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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? |
Code
Yes, for both natural and legal persons
Comment
There is a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during a non-election specific period for both natural and legal persons. As of 2025, the minimum wage in Ukraine is UAH 8,000. Accordingly, the contribution limit for individuals is UAH 3,200,000/USD 77,784, and the contribution limit for legal entities is UAH 6,400,000/USD 155,568. In national (parliamentary and presidential) elections, restrictions are applied under the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine,” which also applies during the inter-election period. In particular, Article 15 of the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine” refers to: Part 1, 3 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in presidential elections), Part 2 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in presidential elections); Parts 1 and 3 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in parliamentary elections), Part 2 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in parliamentary elections). Source
Source: Article 15, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001) (UK) Стаття 15, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): (EN) https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text
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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
other
Comment
In national (parliamentary and presidential) elections, restrictions are applied under the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine,” which also applies during the inter-election period. In particular, Article 15 of the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine” refers to: Part 1, 3 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in presidential elections), Part 2 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in presidential elections); Parts 1 and 3 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in parliamentary elections), Part 2 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in parliamentary elections). As of 2025, the minimum wage in Ukraine is UAH 8,000. Accordingly, the contribution limit for individuals is UAH 3,200,000/USD 77,784, and the contribution limit for legal entities is UAH 6,400,000/USD 155,568. Source
Source: Article 15, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001) (UK) (EN) https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text
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16. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during an election? |
Code
No, but limits for regular periods apply to campaign periods
Comment
There is a limit on donations donor can contribute to a political party during an election. In national (parliamentary and presidential) elections, restrictions are applied under the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine,” which also applies during the inter-election period. In local elections, the amount of a donation made by one individual to one electoral fund may not exceed 10 minimum salaries. As of 2025, the minimum wage in Ukraine is UAH 8,000. Accordingly, during national (parliamentary and presidential) elections, the limit on contributions for individuals is UAH 3,200,000/USD 77,784, and the limit on contributions for legal entities is UAH 6,400,000/USD 155,568. During local elections, the limit on contributions for individuals is UAH 80,000/USD 1,940. In national (parliamentary and presidential) elections, restrictions are applied under the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine,” which also applies during the inter-election period. In particular, Article 15 of the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine” refers to: Part 1, 3 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in presidential elections), Part 2 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in presidential elections); Parts 1 and 3 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in parliamentary elections), Part 2 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in parliamentary elections). Source
(UK) Стаття 152, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): Стаття 15, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): Стаття 215, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): (EN) Article 152, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text Article 15, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text Article 215, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text
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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
other
Comment
In national (parliamentary and presidential) elections, restrictions are applied under the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine,” which also applies during the inter-election period. In local elections, the amount of a donation made by one individual to one electoral fund may not exceed 10 minimum salaries. As of 2025, the minimum wage in Ukraine is UAH 8,000. Accordingly, during national (parliamentary and presidential) elections, the limit on contributions for individuals is UAH 3,200,000/USD 77,784, and the limit on contributions for legal entities is UAH 6,400,000/USD 155,568. During local elections, the limit on contributions for individuals is UAH 80,000/USD 1,940. In national (parliamentary and presidential) elections, restrictions are applied under the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine,” which also applies during the inter-election period. In particular, Article 15 of the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine” refers to: Part 1, 3 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in presidential elections), Part 2 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in presidential elections); Parts 1 and 3 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in parliamentary elections), Part 2 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in parliamentary elections). Source
(UK) Стаття 15, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001) Стаття 215, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): (EN) Article 15, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001) https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text Article 215, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text
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18. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a candidate? |
Code
Yes, for both natural and legal persons
Comment
According to the Electoral Code of Ukraine, candidates are subject to the same restrictions as political parties. Thus, in national (parliamentary and presidential) elections, restrictions are applied under the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine,” which also applies during the inter-election period. In local elections, the amount of a donation made by one individual to one electoral fund may not exceed 10 minimum salaries. As of 2025, the minimum wage in Ukraine is UAH 8,000. Accordingly, during national (parliamentary and presidential) elections, the limit on contributions for individuals is UAH 3,200,000/USD 77,784, and the limit on contributions for legal entities is UAH 6,400,000/USD 155,568. During local elections, the limit on contributions for individuals is UAH 80,000/USD 1,940. In national (parliamentary and presidential) elections, restrictions are applied under the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine,” which also applies during the inter-election period. In particular, Article 15 of the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine” refers to: Part 1, 3 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in presidential elections), Part 2 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in presidential elections); Parts 1 and 3 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in parliamentary elections), Part 2 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in parliamentary elections). Source
(UK) Стаття 96, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): Стаття 152, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): Стаття 15, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): Стаття 215, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): (EN) Article 96, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): Article 152, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text Article 15, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text Article 215, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text
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19. If there is a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a candidate, what is the limit? |
Code
other
Comment
According to the Electoral Code of Ukraine, candidates are subject to the same restrictions as political parties. Thus, in national (parliamentary and presidential) elections, restrictions are applied under the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine,” which also applies during the inter-election period. In local elections, the amount of a donation made by one individual to one electoral fund may not exceed 10 minimum salaries. As of 2025, the minimum wage in Ukraine is UAH 8,000. Accordingly, during national (parliamentary and presidential) elections, the limit on contributions for individuals is UAH 3,200,000/USD 77,784, and the limit on contributions for legal entities is UAH 6,400,000/USD 155,568. During local elections, the limit on contributions for individuals is UAH 80,000/USD 1,940. In national (parliamentary and presidential) elections, restrictions are applied under the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine,” which also applies during the inter-election period. In particular, Article 15 of the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine” refers to: Part 1, 3 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in presidential elections), Part 2 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in presidential elections); Parts 1 and 3 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in parliamentary elections), Part 2 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in parliamentary elections). Source
(UK) Стаття 15, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): Стаття 215, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): (EN) Article 15, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text Article 215, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text
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20. Is there a limit on the amount a candidate can contribute to their own election campaign? |
Code
Yes, donation limit for private persons apply
Comment
In parliamentary elections, there are restrictions on the amount of donations that a candidate can make to their own electoral fund. In presidential elections, the amount of a candidate's donation is limited only by the size of the election fund. In local elections, the own funds of a party organisation, candidate for councillor, a candidate for a village, town, city mayor, which are transferred to the election fund account, are not subject to restrictions on the amount and number of transfers. In parliamentary elections, the following restrictions apply to the number of contributions a candidate can make to his or her own election fund: As of 2025, the minimum wage in Ukraine is UAH 8,000. Accordingly, the contribution limit for individuals is UAH 3,200,000/USD 77,784. The following contribution limits apply to presidential elections: As of 2025, the minimum wage in Ukraine is UAH 8,000. Accordingly, the limit is UAH 720,000,000/USD 17,464,003. In national (parliamentary and presidential) elections, restrictions are applied under the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine,” which also applies during the inter-election period. In particular, Article 15 of the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine” refers to: Part 1, 3 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in presidential elections), Part 2 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in presidential elections); Parts 1 and 3 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in parliamentary elections), Part 2 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in parliamentary elections). Source
(UK) Стаття 152, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): Стаття 15, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): Стаття 96, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): Стаття 215, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): (EN) Article 152, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text Article 15, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine": https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text Article 96, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text Article 215, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text
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21. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to political parties? |
Code
Yes
Comment
There is a limit on in-kind donations to political parties. As of 2025, the minimum wage in Ukraine is UAH 8,000. Accordingly, during national (parliamentary and presidential) elections, the limit on contributions for individuals is UAH 3,200,000/USD 77,784, and the limit on contributions for legal entities is UAH 6,400,000/USD 155,568. In national (parliamentary and presidential) elections, restrictions are applied under the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine,” which also applies during the inter-election period. In particular, Article 15 of the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine” refers to: Part 1, 3 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in presidential elections), Part 2 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in presidential elections); Parts 1 and 3 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in parliamentary elections), Part 2 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in parliamentary elections). Source
(UK) Стаття 14, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): Стаття 15, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): (EN) Article 14, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001): Article 15, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text
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22. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to candidates? |
Code
No
Comment
Ukrainian law does not allow in-kind donations to candidates. Source
(UK) Стаття 96, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): Стаття 152, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): (EN) Article 96, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): Article 152, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text
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23. Is there a ban on political parties engaging in commercial activities? |
Code
Yes
Comment
Ukrainian law defines political parties as non-profit organizations that cannot engage in commercial activities. Source
Source: Article 14, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001) (UK) (EN) https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text
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24. Is there a ban on political parties taking loans in relation to election campaigns? |
Code
No
Comment
Ukrainian law does not prohibit political parties from taking out loans to fund their campaigns. Loans are considered a type of contribution to support a political party. Source
Source: Article 14, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001) (UK) (EN) |
25. Is there a ban on candidates taking loans in relation to election campaigns? |
Code
No
Comment
In national elections, candidates are subject to the same restrictions as political parties. Ukrainian law does not prohibit political parties from taking out loans to fund their campaigns. Loans are considered a type of contribution to support a political party. Source
(UK) Стаття 152, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): Стаття 96, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): Стаття 14, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): (EN) Article 152, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): Article 96, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text Article 14, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text
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26. Is there a ban on donors to political parties/candidates participating in public tender/procurement processes? |
Code
No
Comment
Ukrainian legislation does not regulate the participation of donors (contributors to political parties or candidates) participation in public procurement or tenders. Accordingly, there is no direct prohibition. Source
Source: Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001) /Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001) Available at: https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text Source: Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020)/Виборчий кодекс України (2020) Available at: https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text
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27. Are there provisions requiring donations to go through the banking system? |
Code
Yes
Comment
Ukrainian law states that monetary contributions to support a political party or electoral fund must be made by transferring the donation to a bank account. Source
(UK) Стаття 14, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): Стаття 152, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): (EN) Article 14, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text Article 152, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text
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28. Are there provisions for direct public funding to political parties? |
Code
Yes, both regularly and in relation to campaigns
Comment
Ukrainian legislation provides for direct public funding of political parties, including funding for their statutory activities, as well as reimbursement of expenses incurred during parliamentary election campaigns. Source
Source: Article 17-1, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001) (UK) (EN) https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text
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29. What are the eligibility criteria for political parties to receive public funding? |
Code
Comment
Ukrainian legislation states that the key reasons for a political party to get state funding are representation in elected body and share of votes in previous election. According to Law of Ukraine No. 3337-IX dated August 23, 2023 (available at: https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/3337-20#Text), which will come into force on the day of the official announcement of the results of the next regular or early parliamentary elections in Ukraine, the criterion for receiving state funding will change from 5% to 3%. Source
(UK) Стаття 17-3, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): Стаття 17-4, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): (EN) Article 17-3, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text Article 17-4, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001): |
30. What is the allocation calculation for political parties to receive public funding? |
Code
Equal
Proportional to votes received
Comment
The distribution of public funding for political parties is calculated either proportionally to votes received or equally, depending on the basis on which parties are granted public funding. Source
(UK) Стаття 17-2, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): Стаття 17-4, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): Стаття 17-5, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): (EN) Article 17-2, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001): Article 17-4, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001): Article 17-5, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001): Available at: https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text
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31. What are the provisions on 'ear marking' direct public funding to political parties (how it should be used)? |
Code
Comment
According to Ukrainian law, political parties can use state budget funds for campaign spending, ongoing party activities, and intra-party institutions. Source
Source: Article 17-1, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001) (UK) За рахунок коштів державного бюджету: (EN) https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text
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32. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for political parties? |
Code
No
Comment
Ukrainian legislation does not grant political parties free or subsidized access to the media. However, political parties have the right to use state and non-state media outlets, as well as establish their own. Source
Source: Article 12, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001): (UK) Стаття 12, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): EN) https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text
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33. What criteria determine allocation for free or subsidized access to media for political parties? |
Code
Not applicable
Comment
Ukrainian legislation does not grant political parties free or subsidized access to the media. Source
Source: Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001)/Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001). Available at: https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020)/Виборчий кодекс України (2020) Available at: https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text
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34. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for candidates? |
Code
Yes
Comment
Ukrainian legislation provides for free access only for presidential candidates to TV debates broadcast on national television. This rule does not apply to parliamentary and local elections. Candidates and parties in all other types of elections have access to the media only through paid political advertising. Source
Source: Article 108, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020) (UK) Стаття 108, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): (EN) https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text
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35. Are there provisions for any other form of indirect public funding? |
Code
Yes
Comment
The information support for elections provided by the Central Election Commission can be considered a form of indirect state financing. Source
(UK) Стаття 162, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): Стаття 163, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): Стаття 107, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): (EN) Article 162, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): Article 163, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): Article 107, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): Available at: https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text
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36. Is the provision of direct public funding to political parties tied to gender equality among candidates? |
Code
Yes
Comment
Direct public funding for political parties is tied to gender equality among candidates. Source
Source: Article 17-5, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001) (UK) Стаття 17-5, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): (EN) https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text
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37. Are there provisions for other financial advantages to encourage gender equality in political parties? |
Code
No
Comment
No, encouraging gender equality among candidates is only ensured by linking direct public funding to political parties that adhere to the principle of gender equality. Source
Source: Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001)/Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001). Available at: https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020)/Виборчий кодекс України (2020). Available at: https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text
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| Question | Value |
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38. Is there a ban on vote buying? |
Code
Yes
Comment
Ukrainian law prohibits the vote buying. Source
(UK) Стаття 57, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): Стаття 212-10, Кодекс України про адміністративні правопорушення (1984): Стаття 160, Кримінальний кодекс України (2001): (EN) Article 57, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text Article 212-10, The Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses (1984): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/80731-10#Text Article 160, The Criminal Code of Ukraine (2001): |
39. Are there limits on the amount a political party can spend? |
Code
Yes
Comment
Beyond the election period, political parties have no restrictions on spending. However, during the election period, political parties' spending is limited to the size of their electoral fund. Source
Source: Article 151, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020) (UK) https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text
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40. If there are limits on the amount a political party can spend, what is the limit? |
Code
other
Comment
Beyond the election period, political parties have no restrictions on spending. However, during the election period, political parties' spending is limited to the size of their electoral fund. In 2025, the minimum salary is 8,000 UAH. So, the limit is 7,200,000,000 UAH/174,820,336 USD. Source
Source: Article 151, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020) (UK) (EN) |
41. Are there limits on the amount a candidate can spend? |
Code
Yes
Comment
Ukrainian law imposes restrictions on candidates during the election period: their expenses are limited to the size of their electoral funds. Source
(UK) Стаття 96, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): Стаття 150, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): (EN) Article 96, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): Article 150, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020):
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42. If there are limits on the amount a candidate can spend, what is the limit? |
Code
other
Comment
Ukrainian law imposes restrictions on candidates during the election period: their expenses are limited to the size of their electoral funds. Restrictions on candidates during the election period (presidential elections): In 2025, the minimum salary is 8,000 UAH. Accordingly, the limit is 7,200,000,000 UAH/174,820,336 US dollars. Restrictions on candidates during the election period (other types of elections): In 2025, the minimum salary is 8,000 UAH. Accordingly, the limit is 32,000,000 UAH/777,009 US dollars. Source
(UK) Стаття 96, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): Стаття 150, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): (EN) Article 96, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): Article 150, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): Available at: |
43. Are there limits on the amount that third parties can spend on election campaign activities? |
Code
Yes, spending limit for party/candidate includes spending by other on their behalf
Comment
According to Ukrainian law, the spending limit for a party includes third-party expenditures on their behalf. According to the Electoral Code of Ukraine, candidates are subject to the same restrictions as political parties. As of 2025, the minimum salary in Ukraine is UAH 8,000. Accordingly, the contribution limit for individuals is UAH 3,200,000/USD 77,784, and the contribution limit for legal entities is UAH 6,400,000/USD 155,568. In national (parliamentary and presidential) elections, restrictions are applied under the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine,” which also applies during the inter-election period. In particular, Article 15 of the Law “On Political Parties in Ukraine” refers to: Part 1, 3 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in presidential elections), Part 2 of Article 96 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in presidential elections); Parts 1 and 3 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on entities in parliamentary elections), Part 2 of Article 152 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine (restrictions on the size of contributions in parliamentary elections). Source
(UK) Стаття 14, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): Стаття 15, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): (EN) Article 14, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001): Article 15, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001): Available at: https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text
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44. Are there limits on traditional media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns? |
Code
No
Comment
Ukrainian legislation does not impose restrictions on parties or candidates regarding spending on campaign advertising in traditional media. The only restriction is the maximum amount that can be spent from the electoral fund. Source
Source: Article 54, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020) (UK) (EN) https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text
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45. Are there limits on online media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns? |
Code
No
Comment
Ukrainian legislation does not regulate campaigning in online media. Source
Source: Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020)/Виборчий кодекс України (2020) Available at: https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text
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46. Do any other restrictions on online media advertisement (beyond limits) exist? |
Code
No
Comment
Ukrainian legislation does not specifically regulate campaigning in online media. Only general restrictions on campaigning in the media apply: a ban on placing campaign ads in foreign media, a ban on campaigning on the day of silence and election day, and restrictions on paying for campaigning only from election funds. Source
(UK) Стаття 52, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): Стаття 57, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): Стаття 51, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): (EN) Article 52, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): Article 57, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): Article 51, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): Available at: https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text
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47. Do political parties have to report regularly on their finances? |
Code
Yes
Comment
Political parties must report regularly on their finances. Source
Source: Article 17, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001) (UK) Політична партія щоквартально, не пізніше ніж на сороковий день після закінчення звітного кварталу, зобов’язана подати до Національного агентства з питань запобігання корупції звіт про майно, доходи, витрати і зобов’язання фінансового характеру (у тому числі її місцевих організацій, які у встановленому порядку набули статусу юридичної особи) шляхом його заповнення на офіційному веб-сайті Національного агентства з питань запобігання корупції. (EN) https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text
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48. Do political parties have to report on their election campaign finances? |
Code
Yes
Comment
Political parties must report on their election campaign finances. Source
Source: Article 153, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020) (UK) (EN) Available at: https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text
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49. Do candidates have to report on their election campaign finances? |
Code
Yes
Comment
Candidates must report on their election campaign finances. Source
Source: Article 153, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020) (UK) (EN) Available at: https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text
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50. Do third parties have to report on election campaign finances? |
Code
No
Comment
Ukrainian legislation has a general approach that campaign financing is carried out through the election fund of the candidate or party. Source
Source: Article 51, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020) (UK) (EN) https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text
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51. Is information in reports from political parties and/or candidates to be made public? |
Code
Yes
Comment
According to Ukrainian law, information from the reports of political parties and candidates must be publicly available. Source
(UK) Стаття 153, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): Стаття 17, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): (EN) Article 153, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text Article 17, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text
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52. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates reveal the identity of donors? |
Code
Yes
Comment
Reports from political parties and candidates must contain all the information necessary to identify donors. At the same time, most of this information is not subject to disclosure (except for the surname, first name, patronymic, and place of residence in the format specified by law). Source
(UK) Стаття 14, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): Стаття 17, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): Стаття 153, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): (EN) Article 14, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001): Article 17, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text Article 153, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text
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53. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized income? |
Code
Yes
Comment
Political parties and candidates must include detailed income information in their reports. Source
(UK) Стаття 17, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): Стаття 153, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): (EN) Article 17, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text Article 153, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text
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54. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized spending? |
Code
Yes
Comment
Political parties and candidates must include detailed income information in their reports. Source
(UK) Стаття 17, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): Стаття 153, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): (EN) Article 17, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text Article 153, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): |
55. Which institution(s) receives financial reports from political parties and/or candidates? |
Code
Comment
According to Ukrainian law, during national elections, financial reports are submitted to the National Agency for Corruption Prevention and the Central Election Commission. During local elections, financial reports are submitted to the territorial election commission. Between elections, parties submit reports to the National Agency for Corruption Prevention. Source
(UK) Стаття 153, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): Стаття 214, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): Стаття 17, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): (EN) Article 153, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): Article 214, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): Available at: https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text Article 17, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001): Available at: https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text
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56. Which institution(s) is responsible for examining financial reports and/or investigating violations? |
Code
Comment
According to Ukrainian law, during national elections, financial reports are analyzed by the Central Election Commission and the National Agency for Corruption Prevention. During local elections, financial reports are analyzed by the territorial election commission. In the inter-election period, the analysis of political party reports is carried out by the National Agency for Corruption Prevention, and political parties undergo an external independent financial audit in cases provided by law. Source
(UK) Стаття 153, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): Стаття 214, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): Стаття 17, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): (EN) Article 153, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): Article 214, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text Article 17, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001): Available at: https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text
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57. What power is granted to the institution(s) responsible for examining reports and/or investigating violations? |
Code
Carry out investigation
Refer for investigation
Request additional information from potential violator
Comment
Ukrainian legislation states that the institutions responsible for reviewing reports and/or investigating violations have varying degrees of authority to refer for investigation, carry out investigations, and request additional information from potential violators. In the case of an administrative violation, the National Agency for Corruption Prevention draws up a report on the violation, and the court considers the case and passes judgment. In the case of a criminal offense, the case shall be investigated by the National Police of Ukraine, and the court shall consider the case and pass judgment. Source
(UK) Стаття 153, Виборчий кодекс України (2020): Стаття 17, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): Стаття 212-15, Кодекс України про адміністративні правопорушення (1984): Стаття 212-21, Кодекс України про адміністративні правопорушення (1984): Стаття 159-1, Кримінальний кодекс України (2001): (EN) Article 153, Electoral Code of Ukraine (2020): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/396-20#Text Article 17, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text Article 212-15, The Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses (1984): Article 212-21, The Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses (1984): https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/80731-10#Text Article 159-1, The Criminal Code of Ukraine (2001): |
58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions? |
Code
Comment
Ukrainian legislation provides for various levels of sanctions for violations related to political financing. In particular, these may include loss of public funding, fines, and imprisonment. In the case of an administrative violation, the National Agency for Corruption Prevention draws up a report on the violation, and the court considers the case and passes judgment. In the case of a criminal offense, the case shall be investigated by the National Police of Ukraine, and the court shall consider the case and pass judgment. Source
(UK) Стаття 17-8, Закон "Про політичні партії в Україні" (2001): Стаття 212-15, Кодекс України про адміністративні порушення (1984): Стаття 212-21, Кодекс України про адміністративні порушення (1984): Стаття 159-1, Кримінальний кодекс України (2001): (EN) Article 17-8, Law "On Political Parties in Ukraine" (2001): Available at: https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2365-14#Text Article 212-15, The Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses (1984): Article 212-21, The Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses (1984): Available at: https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/80731-10#Text Article 159-1, The Criminal Code of Ukraine (2001): Available at: |