Bosnia and Herzegovina
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1. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to political parties? |
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Yes
Source
Source: Article 8, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) Finansiranje političkih stranaka zabranjuje se: a) organima uprave države Bosne i Hercegovine, entiteta, kantona, Brčko Distrikta Bosne i Hercegovine, te gradskim i općinskim organima, b) javnim institucijama, c) javnim preduzećima, d) humanitarnim organizacijama, e) neimenovanim, odnosno anonimnim donatorima, f) vjerskim zajednicama, g) sindikatima, udruženjima i drugim neprofitnim organizacijama koje se finansiraju javnim sredstvima bez obzira na iznos sredstava, h) pravnim licima u kojima uloženi javni kapital iznosi najmanje 25%, i) drugim državama, stranim političkim strankama i stranim pravnim licima. (2) Zabrana iz stava (1) tačke a) ovog člana ne odnosi se na korištenje poslovnih prostorija, koje političke stranke koriste na osnovu odluke nadležnog organa. (3) Izuzetno, zabrana finansiranja političkih stranaka iz stava (1) tačke i) ovog člana ne odnosi se na finansiranje programa namijenjenih za edukaciju, a s ciljem razvoja i promoviranja demokratskih principa. (4) Privatna preduzeća koja su s organima izvršne vlasti na svim nivoima u Bosni i Hercegovini sklopila ugovor o javnoj nabavci usluga, ugovor o javnoj nabavci robe ili ugovor o javnoj nabavci radova, u skladu s propisima o javnim nabavkama u Bosni i Hercegovini, ne mogu finansijski pomagati političke stranke ako vrijednost ugovora u jednoj kalendarskoj godini prelazi iznos od 10.000,00 KM (deset hiljada konvertibilnih maraka). (5) Političke stranke ne mogu ostvarivati prihode od imovine koja nije u njihovom vlasništvu. (6) Zabranjeno je davanje dobrovoljnih priloga u novcu ili u formi proizvoda posredstvom trećih lica (posrednika). (7) Eventualni dobrovoljni prilozi uplaćeni na račun političke stranke iz nedopuštenih izvora prema st. (1) i (6) ovog člana, kao i iznosi dobrovoljnih priloga koji prelaze iznose utvrđene u članu 6. ovog zakona, te eventualne uplate dobrovoljnih priloga od neimenovanih, odnosno anonimnih izvora, politička stranka dužna je uplatiti u korist budžeta BiH, najkasnije u roku osam dana od dana primljene uplate, te o tome obavijestiti Centralnu izbornu komisiju Bosne i Hercegovine. (EN) 1) The financing of political parties is prohibited from: a) administrative bodies of the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the entities, cantons, the Brčko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as city and municipal bodies, b) public institutions, c) public enterprises, d) humanitarian organizations, e) unnamed or anonymous donors, f) religious communities, g) trade unions, associations, and other non-profit organizations financed from public funds, regardless of the amount of such funds, h) legal entities in which invested public capital amounts to at least 25%, i) other states, foreign political parties, and foreign legal entities. (2) The prohibition under paragraph (1), item a) of this Article does not apply to the use of business premises used by political parties on the basis of a decision of the competent authority. (3) By way of exception, the prohibition of financing of political parties under paragraph (1), item i) of this Article does not apply to the financing of programs intended for education, with the aim of developing and promoting democratic principles. (4) Private companies that have concluded a public procurement contract for services, goods, or works with executive authorities at any level in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in accordance with public procurement regulations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, may not provide financial support to political parties if the value of the contract in a single calendar year exceeds 10,000 KM (ten thousand convertible marks). (5) Political parties may not generate income from property that is not owned by them.(6) It is prohibited to make voluntary contributions in money or in the form of goods through third parties (intermediaries). (7) Any voluntary contributions paid into the account of a political party from prohibited sources under paragraphs (1) and (6) of this Article, as well as voluntary contributions exceeding the amounts established in Article 6 of this Law, and any voluntary contributions from unnamed or anonymous sources, must be transferred by the political party to the budget of Bosnia and Herzegovina no later than eight days from the date of receipt, and the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina must be notified thereof. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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2. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to candidates? |
Code
Yes
Source
Source: Article 8, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) Article 18, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) Finansiranje političkih stranaka zabranjuje se: Odredbe ovog zakona koje se odnose na dobrovoljne priloge, zabranu finansiranja i pogodovanja te nadzor i finansijsko poslovanje odgovarajuće se primjenjuju na liste nezavisnih kandidata i nezavisne kandidate. (EN) (1) The financing of political parties is prohibited from: a) administrative bodies of the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the entities, cantons, the Brčko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as city and municipal bodies, b) public institutions, c) public enterprises, d) humanitarian organizations, e) unnamed or anonymous donors, f) religious communities, g) trade unions, associations, and other non-profit organizations financed from public funds, regardless of the amount of such funds, h) legal entities in which invested public capital amounts to at least 25%, i) other states, foreign political parties, and foreign legal entities. The provisions of this Law referring to contributions, prohibition of financing and favoring, and monitoring and financial transactions shall be appropriately applied to lists of independent candidates and independent candidates. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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3. Is there a ban on corporate donations to political parties? |
Code
No
Comment
Corporate donations are allowed except from entities with ≥25% public capital or companies holding public contracts above 10,000 KM per year Source
Source: Article 8, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) Finansiranje političkih stranaka zabranjuje se: a) organima uprave države Bosne i Hercegovine, entiteta, kantona, Brčko Distrikta Bosne i Hercegovine, te gradskim i općinskim organima, b) javnim institucijama, c) javnim preduzećima, d) humanitarnim organizacijama, e) neimenovanim, odnosno anonimnim donatorima, f) vjerskim zajednicama, g) sindikatima, udruženjima i drugim neprofitnim organizacijama koje se finansiraju javnim sredstvima bez obzira na iznos sredstava, h) pravnim licima u kojima uloženi javni kapital iznosi najmanje 25%, i) drugim državama, stranim političkim strankama i stranim pravnim licima. (2) Zabrana iz stava (1) tačke a) ovog člana ne odnosi se na korištenje poslovnih prostorija, koje političke stranke koriste na osnovu odluke nadležnog organa. (3) Izuzetno, zabrana finansiranja političkih stranaka iz stava (1) tačke i) ovog člana ne odnosi se na finansiranje programa namijenjenih za edukaciju, a s ciljem razvoja i promoviranja demokratskih principa. (4) Privatna preduzeća koja su s organima izvršne vlasti na svim nivoima u Bosni i Hercegovini sklopila ugovor o javnoj nabavci usluga, ugovor o javnoj nabavci robe ili ugovor o javnoj nabavci radova, u skladu s propisima o javnim nabavkama u Bosni i Hercegovini, ne mogu finansijski pomagati političke stranke ako vrijednost ugovora u jednoj kalendarskoj godini prelazi iznos od 10.000,00 KM (deset hiljada konvertibilnih maraka). (5) Političke stranke ne mogu ostvarivati prihode od imovine koja nije u njihovom vlasništvu. (6) Zabranjeno je davanje dobrovoljnih priloga u novcu ili u formi proizvoda posredstvom trećih lica (posrednika). (7) Eventualni dobrovoljni prilozi uplaćeni na račun političke stranke iz nedopuštenih izvora prema st. (1) i (6) ovog člana, kao i iznosi dobrovoljnih priloga koji prelaze iznose utvrđene u članu 6. ovog zakona, te eventualne uplate dobrovoljnih priloga od neimenovanih, odnosno anonimnih izvora, politička stranka dužna je uplatiti u korist budžeta BiH, najkasnije u roku osam dana od dana primljene uplate, te o tome obavijestiti Centralnu izbornu komisiju Bosne i Hercegovine. (ES) 1) The financing of political parties is prohibited from: a) administrative bodies of the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the entities, cantons, the Brčko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as city and municipal bodies, b) public institutions, c) public enterprises, d) humanitarian organizations, e) unnamed or anonymous donors, f) religious communities, g) trade unions, associations, and other non-profit organizations financed from public funds, regardless of the amount of such funds, h) legal entities in which invested public capital amounts to at least 25%, i) other states, foreign political parties, and foreign legal entities. (2) The prohibition under paragraph (1), item a) of this Article does not apply to the use of business premises used by political parties on the basis of a decision of the competent authority. (3) By way of exception, the prohibition of financing of political parties under paragraph (1), item i) of this Article does not apply to the financing of programs intended for education, with the aim of developing and promoting democratic principles. (4) Private companies that have concluded a public procurement contract for services, goods, or works with executive authorities at any level in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in accordance with public procurement regulations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, may not provide financial support to political parties if the value of the contract in a single calendar year exceeds 10,000 KM (ten thousand convertible marks). (5) Political parties may not generate income from property that is not owned by them.(6) It is prohibited to make voluntary contributions in money or in the form of goods through third parties (intermediaries). (7) Any voluntary contributions paid into the account of a political party from prohibited sources under paragraphs (1) and (6) of this Article, as well as voluntary contributions exceeding the amounts established in Article 6 of this Law, and any voluntary contributions from unnamed or anonymous sources, must be transferred by the political party to the budget of Bosnia and Herzegovina no later than eight days from the date of receipt, and the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina must be notified thereof. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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4. Is there a ban on corporate donations to candidates? |
Code
No
Source
Source: Article 8, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) Source: Article 18, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) Finansiranje političkih stranaka zabranjuje se: Odredbe ovog zakona koje se odnose na dobrovoljne priloge, zabranu finansiranja i pogodovanja te nadzor i finansijsko poslovanje odgovarajuće se primjenjuju na liste nezavisnih kandidata i nezavisne kandidate. (ES) (1) The financing of political parties is prohibited from: a) administrative bodies of the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the entities, cantons, the Brčko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as city and municipal bodies, b) public institutions, c) public enterprises, d) humanitarian organizations, e) unnamed or anonymous donors, f) religious communities, g) trade unions, associations, and other non-profit organizations financed from public funds, regardless of the amount of such funds, h) legal entities in which invested public capital amounts to at least 25%, i) other states, foreign political parties, and foreign legal entities. The provisions of this Law referring to contributions, prohibition of financing and favoring, and monitoring and financial transactions shall be appropriately applied to lists of independent candidates and independent candidates. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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5. Is there a ban on donations from Trade Unions to political parties? |
Code
Yes
Comment
The law explicitly prohibits political parties from receiving donations from trade unions, associations, and other non-profit organizations financed from public funds Source
Source: Article 8, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) Finansiranje političkih stranaka zabranjuje se: a) organima uprave države Bosne i Hercegovine, entiteta, kantona, Brčko Distrikta Bosne i Hercegovine, te gradskim i općinskim organima, b) javnim institucijama, c) javnim preduzećima, d) humanitarnim organizacijama, e) neimenovanim, odnosno anonimnim donatorima, f) vjerskim zajednicama, g) sindikatima, udruženjima i drugim neprofitnim organizacijama koje se finansiraju javnim sredstvima bez obzira na iznos sredstava, h) pravnim licima u kojima uloženi javni kapital iznosi najmanje 25%, i) drugim državama, stranim političkim strankama i stranim pravnim licima. (2) Zabrana iz stava (1) tačke a) ovog člana ne odnosi se na korištenje poslovnih prostorija, koje političke stranke koriste na osnovu odluke nadležnog organa. (3) Izuzetno, zabrana finansiranja političkih stranaka iz stava (1) tačke i) ovog člana ne odnosi se na finansiranje programa namijenjenih za edukaciju, a s ciljem razvoja i promoviranja demokratskih principa. (4) Privatna preduzeća koja su s organima izvršne vlasti na svim nivoima u Bosni i Hercegovini sklopila ugovor o javnoj nabavci usluga, ugovor o javnoj nabavci robe ili ugovor o javnoj nabavci radova, u skladu s propisima o javnim nabavkama u Bosni i Hercegovini, ne mogu finansijski pomagati političke stranke ako vrijednost ugovora u jednoj kalendarskoj godini prelazi iznos od 10.000,00 KM (deset hiljada konvertibilnih maraka). (5) Političke stranke ne mogu ostvarivati prihode od imovine koja nije u njihovom vlasništvu. (6) Zabranjeno je davanje dobrovoljnih priloga u novcu ili u formi proizvoda posredstvom trećih lica (posrednika). (7) Eventualni dobrovoljni prilozi uplaćeni na račun političke stranke iz nedopuštenih izvora prema st. (1) i (6) ovog člana, kao i iznosi dobrovoljnih priloga koji prelaze iznose utvrđene u članu 6. ovog zakona, te eventualne uplate dobrovoljnih priloga od neimenovanih, odnosno anonimnih izvora, politička stranka dužna je uplatiti u korist budžeta BiH, najkasnije u roku osam dana od dana primljene uplate, te o tome obavijestiti Centralnu izbornu komisiju Bosne i Hercegovine. (EN) 1) The financing of political parties is prohibited from: a) administrative bodies of the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the entities, cantons, the Brčko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as city and municipal bodies, b) public institutions, c) public enterprises, d) humanitarian organizations, e) unnamed or anonymous donors, f) religious communities, g) trade unions, associations, and other non-profit organizations financed from public funds, regardless of the amount of such funds, h) legal entities in which invested public capital amounts to at least 25%, i) other states, foreign political parties, and foreign legal entities. (2) The prohibition under paragraph (1), item a) of this Article does not apply to the use of business premises used by political parties on the basis of a decision of the competent authority. (3) By way of exception, the prohibition of financing of political parties under paragraph (1), item i) of this Article does not apply to the financing of programs intended for education, with the aim of developing and promoting democratic principles. (4) Private companies that have concluded a public procurement contract for services, goods, or works with executive authorities at any level in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in accordance with public procurement regulations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, may not provide financial support to political parties if the value of the contract in a single calendar year exceeds 10,000 KM (ten thousand convertible marks). (5) Political parties may not generate income from property that is not owned by them.(6) It is prohibited to make voluntary contributions in money or in the form of goods through third parties (intermediaries). (7) Any voluntary contributions paid into the account of a political party from prohibited sources under paragraphs (1) and (6) of this Article, as well as voluntary contributions exceeding the amounts established in Article 6 of this Law, and any voluntary contributions from unnamed or anonymous sources, must be transferred by the political party to the budget of Bosnia and Herzegovina no later than eight days from the date of receipt, and the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina must be notified thereof. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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6. Is there a ban on donations from Trade Unions to candidates? |
Code
Yes
Source
Source: Article 8, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) Article 18, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) Finansiranje političkih stranaka zabranjuje se: Odredbe ovog zakona koje se odnose na dobrovoljne priloge, zabranu finansiranja i pogodovanja te nadzor i finansijsko poslovanje odgovarajuće se primjenjuju na liste nezavisnih kandidata i nezavisne kandidate. (EN) (1) The financing of political parties is prohibited from: a) administrative bodies of the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the entities, cantons, the Brčko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as city and municipal bodies, b) public institutions, c) public enterprises, d) humanitarian organizations, e) unnamed or anonymous donors, f) religious communities, g) trade unions, associations, and other non-profit organizations financed from public funds, regardless of the amount of such funds, h) legal entities in which invested public capital amounts to at least 25%, i) other states, foreign political parties, and foreign legal entities. The provisions of this Law referring to contributions, prohibition of financing and favoring, and monitoring and financial transactions shall be appropriately applied to lists of independent candidates and independent candidates. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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7. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to political parties? |
Code
Yes
Source
Source: Article 8, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) Finansiranje političkih stranaka zabranjuje se: a) organima uprave države Bosne i Hercegovine, entiteta, kantona, Brčko Distrikta Bosne i Hercegovine, te gradskim i općinskim organima, b) javnim institucijama, c) javnim preduzećima, d) humanitarnim organizacijama, e) neimenovanim, odnosno anonimnim donatorima, f) vjerskim zajednicama, g) sindikatima, udruženjima i drugim neprofitnim organizacijama koje se finansiraju javnim sredstvima bez obzira na iznos sredstava, h) pravnim licima u kojima uloženi javni kapital iznosi najmanje 25%, i) drugim državama, stranim političkim strankama i stranim pravnim licima. [...]. (EN) 1) The financing of political parties is prohibited from: a) administrative bodies of the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the entities, cantons, the Brčko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as city and municipal bodies, b) public institutions, c) public enterprises, d) humanitarian organizations, e) unnamed or anonymous donors, f) religious communities, g) trade unions, associations, and other non-profit organizations financed from public funds, regardless of the amount of such funds, h) legal entities in which invested public capital amounts to at least 25%, i) other states, foreign political parties, and foreign legal entities. [...] Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF |
8. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to candidates? |
Code
Yes
Source
Source: Article 8, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) Source: Article 18, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) Finansiranje političkih stranaka zabranjuje se: a) organima uprave države Bosne i Hercegovine, entiteta, kantona, Brčko Distrikta Bosne i Hercegovine, te gradskim i općinskim organima, b) javnim institucijama, c) javnim preduzećima, d) humanitarnim organizacijama, e) neimenovanim, odnosno anonimnim donatorima, f) vjerskim zajednicama, g) sindikatima, udruženjima i drugim neprofitnim organizacijama koje se finansiraju javnim sredstvima bez obzira na iznos sredstava, h) pravnim licima u kojima uloženi javni kapital iznosi najmanje 25%, i) drugim državama, stranim političkim strankama i stranim pravnim licima. [...]. Odredbe ovog zakona koje se odnose na dobrovoljne priloge, zabranu finansiranja i pogodovanja te nadzor i finansijsko poslovanje odgovarajuće se primjenjuju na liste nezavisnih kandidata i nezavisne kandidate. (EN) 1) The financing of political parties is prohibited from: a) administrative bodies of the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the entities, cantons, the Brčko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as city and municipal bodies, b) public institutions, c) public enterprises, d) humanitarian organizations, e) unnamed or anonymous donors, f) religious communities, g) trade unions, associations, and other non-profit organizations financed from public funds, regardless of the amount of such funds, h) legal entities in which invested public capital amounts to at least 25%, i) other states, foreign political parties, and foreign legal entities. [...] The provisions of this Law referring to contributions, prohibition of financing and favoring, and monitoring and financial transactions shall be appropriately applied to lists of independent candidates and independent candidates. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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9. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to political parties? |
Code
Yes
Comment
If the value of the contract in one calendar year exceeds the amount of 10.000,00 KM (ten thousand convertible marks) then there is a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to political parties. Source
Source: Article 8, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) Finansiranje političkih stranaka zabranjuje se: a) organima uprave države Bosne i Hercegovine, entiteta, kantona, Brčko Distrikta Bosne i Hercegovine, te gradskim i općinskim organima, b) javnim institucijama, c) javnim preduzećima, d) humanitarnim organizacijama, e) neimenovanim, odnosno anonimnim donatorima, f) vjerskim zajednicama, g) sindikatima, udruženjima i drugim neprofitnim organizacijama koje se finansiraju javnim sredstvima bez obzira na iznos sredstava, h) pravnim licima u kojima uloženi javni kapital iznosi najmanje 25%, i) drugim državama, stranim političkim strankama i stranim pravnim licima. (2) Zabrana iz stava (1) tačke a) ovog člana ne odnosi se na korištenje poslovnih prostorija, koje političke stranke koriste na osnovu odluke nadležnog organa. (3) Izuzetno, zabrana finansiranja političkih stranaka iz stava (1) tačke i) ovog člana ne odnosi se na finansiranje programa namijenjenih za edukaciju, a s ciljem razvoja i promoviranja demokratskih principa. (4) Privatna preduzeća koja su s organima izvršne vlasti na svim nivoima u Bosni i Hercegovini sklopila ugovor o javnoj nabavci usluga, ugovor o javnoj nabavci robe ili ugovor o javnoj nabavci radova, u skladu s propisima o javnim nabavkama u Bosni i Hercegovini, ne mogu finansijski pomagati političke stranke ako vrijednost ugovora u jednoj kalendarskoj godini prelazi iznos od 10.000,00 KM (deset hiljada konvertibilnih maraka). (5) Političke stranke ne mogu ostvarivati prihode od imovine koja nije u njihovom vlasništvu. (6) Zabranjeno je davanje dobrovoljnih priloga u novcu ili u formi proizvoda posredstvom trećih lica (posrednika). (7) Eventualni dobrovoljni prilozi uplaćeni na račun političke stranke iz nedopuštenih izvora prema st. (1) i (6) ovog člana, kao i iznosi dobrovoljnih priloga koji prelaze iznose utvrđene u članu 6. ovog zakona, te eventualne uplate dobrovoljnih priloga od neimenovanih, odnosno anonimnih izvora, politička stranka dužna je uplatiti u korist budžeta BiH, najkasnije u roku osam dana od dana primljene uplate, te o tome obavijestiti Centralnu izbornu komisiju Bosne i Hercegovine. (EN) 1) The financing of political parties is prohibited from: a) administrative bodies of the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the entities, cantons, the Brčko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as city and municipal bodies, b) public institutions, c) public enterprises, d) humanitarian organizations, e) unnamed or anonymous donors, f) religious communities, g) trade unions, associations, and other non-profit organizations financed from public funds, regardless of the amount of such funds, h) legal entities in which invested public capital amounts to at least 25%, i) other states, foreign political parties, and foreign legal entities. (2) The prohibition under paragraph (1), item a) of this Article does not apply to the use of business premises used by political parties on the basis of a decision of the competent authority. (3) By way of exception, the prohibition of financing of political parties under paragraph (1), item i) of this Article does not apply to the financing of programs intended for education, with the aim of developing and promoting democratic principles. (4) Private companies that have concluded a public procurement contract for services, goods, or works with executive authorities at any level in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in accordance with public procurement regulations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, may not provide financial support to political parties if the value of the contract in a single calendar year exceeds 10,000 KM (ten thousand convertible marks). (5) Political parties may not generate income from property that is not owned by them.(6) It is prohibited to make voluntary contributions in money or in the form of goods through third parties (intermediaries). (7) Any voluntary contributions paid into the account of a political party from prohibited sources under paragraphs (1) and (6) of this Article, as well as voluntary contributions exceeding the amounts established in Article 6 of this Law, and any voluntary contributions from unnamed or anonymous sources, must be transferred by the political party to the budget of Bosnia and Herzegovina no later than eight days from the date of receipt, and the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina must be notified thereof. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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10. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to candidates? |
Code
Yes
Comment
If the value of the contract in one calendar year exceeds the amount of 10.000,00 KM (ten thousand convertible marks) then there is a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to candidates Source
Source: Article 8, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) Source: Article 18, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) Privatna preduzeća koja su s organima izvršne vlasti na svim nivoima u Bosni i Hercegovini sklopila ugovor o javnoj nabavci usluga, ugovor o javnoj nabavci robe ili ugovor o javnoj nabavci radova, u skladu s propisima o javnim nabavkama u Bosni i Hercegovini, ne Odredbe ovog zakona koje se odnose na dobrovoljne priloge, zabranu finansiranja i pogodovanja te nadzor i finansijsko poslovanje odgovarajuće se primjenjuju na liste nezavisnih kandidata i nezavisne kandidate. (EN) Private companies that have concluded a public procurement contract for services, goods, or works with executive authorities at any level in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in accordance with public procurement regulations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, may not provide financial support to political parties if the value of the contract in a single calendar year exceeds 10,000 KM (ten thousand convertible marks). The provisions of this Law referring to contributions, prohibition of financing and favoring, and monitoring and financial transactions shall be appropriately applied to lists of independent candidates and independent candidates. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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11. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with partial government ownership to political parties? |
Code
Yes
Source
Source: Article 8, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) Finansiranje političkih stranaka zabranjuje se: (EN) (1) Financing political parties shall be prohibited to: a) State, entity and cantonal bodies, bodies of Brčko District of BiH, and city and municipal bodies, b) Public institutions, c) Public enterprises, d) Humanitarian organizations, e) Anonymous donators, f) Religious communities, g) Labor unions, associations and other non-profit organizations, which are financed by public funds regardless of the amount, h) Legal entities in which invested capital amounts at least 25%, i) Other states, foreign parties and foreign legal entities. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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12. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with partial government ownership to candidates? |
Code
Yes
Source
Source: Article 8, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) Source: Article 18, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) Finansiranje političkih stranaka zabranjuje se: Odredbe ovog zakona koje se odnose na dobrovoljne priloge, zabranu finansiranja i pogodovanja te nadzor i finansijsko poslovanje odgovarajuće se primjenjuju na liste nezavisnih kandidata i nezavisne kandidate. (EN) (1) Financing political parties shall be prohibited to: a) State, entity and cantonal bodies, bodies of Brčko District of BiH, and city and municipal bodies, b) Public institutions, c) Public enterprises, d) Humanitarian organizations, e) Anonymous donators, f) Religious communities, g) Labor unions, associations and other non-profit organizations, which are financed by public funds regardless of the amount, h) Legal entities in which invested capital amounts at least 25%, i) Other states, foreign parties and foreign legal entities." The provisions of this Law referring to contributions, prohibition of financing and favoring, and monitoring and financial transactions shall be appropriately applied to lists of independent candidates and independent candidates. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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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
No campaigning in government or public buildings The Law prohibits holders of executive functions and elected officials from misusing public resources for election-related purposes. Misuse includes using official positions, public institutions, premises, equipment, vehicles, or staff to promote candidates or political parties; conducting campaign activities during working hours or at publicly funded events; and using public funds to gain voter support. Exceptions apply only to legally required security arrangements for protected officials. Source
Source: Article 7.2 and 7.2a Election Law of BiH of 2001, consolidated version (with 2024 amendments) (BS) Nadležni organi neće dozvoliti političkim strankama, koalicijama, listama nezavisnih kandidata i nezavisnim kandidatima da postavljaju oglase, plakate, postere, odnosno da pišu svoja imena ili slogane koji su u vezi sa izbornom kampanjom, unutar ili na zgradama u kojima su smješteni organi vlasti na svim nivoima, javna preduzeća, javne ustanove i mjesne zajednice, na vjerskim objektima, na javnim putevima, i javnim površinama, osim na mjestima predviđenim za plakatiranje i oglašavanje. (1) Nosiocima izvršne funkcije utvrđenim u članu 1.8, stav (6) ovog zakona i nosiocima mandata zabranjena je zloupotreba javnih sredstava. (2) Zloupotrebu javnih sredstava u smislu stava (1) ovog člana između ostalog podrazumijeva: a) korištenje pozicije rukovodioca organa ili ustanove za javnu promociju kandidata i/ili političkog subjekta kojem pripada, kroz javnu promociju organa ili ustanove; b) uključivanje državnih službenika koji su podređeni kandidatu u obavljanju poslova u radnom vremenu s ciljem promocije kandidata ili političkih subjekata; c) korištenje prostorija javnih ustanova, organa ili javnih preduzeća za obavljanje predizbornih aktivnosti ako korištenje istih prostorija nije zagarantovano drugim kandidatima i političkim subjektima pod istim uslovima; d) korištenje sredstava komunikacije, informacionih usluga, kancelarijske opreme javnih ustanova, organa i javnih preduzeća za izbornu kampanju e) korištenje sredstava prevoza u vlasništvu državnih, entitetskih, gradskih, kantonalnih ili opštinskih organa i organizacija bez naknade ili ro sniženim naknadama za aktivnosti kampanje. Ova odredba ne odnosi se na prevoz osoba pod posebnom zaštitom u skladu sa zakonom, koji se obavlja kao dio sigurnosnih mjera koje se primjenjuju na visoke zvaničnike koji podliježu službenoj zaštiti koju pružaju nadležni organi prilikom obavljanja službene dužnosti ili postupanja ro službenoj dužnosti; f) promocija političkih subjekata ili kandidata na javnim događajima ili manifestacijama koje finansiraju javne institucije ili javna poduzeća; g) prikupljanje potpisa ili vođenje izborne kampanje koju provode lica koja obavljaju izbornu dužnost ili su državni službenici, tokom službenih aktivnosti ili događaja koje organizuje javna institucija, javni organ ili javno preduzeće; i h) korištenje javnih sredstava i resursa u svrhu direktne ili indirektne kupovine podrške birača tokom izborne kampanje, što uključuje između ostalog i pružanje jednokratne novčane ili nenovčane pomoći građanima ili kategorijama građana, osim ako je pružanje te pomoći planirano u okviru redovnih budžetskih subvencija. (EN) The competent authorities shall not allow political parties, coalitions, lists of independent candidates, and independent candidates to place advertisements, posters, or banners, or to write their names or slogans related to the election campaign inside or on the buildings housing government bodies at all levels, public enterprises, public institutions, and local communities, on religious buildings, on public roads, and public areas, except in places designated for posting and advertising. (1) Holders of executive functions defined in Article 1.8, paragraph (6) of this Law, as well as holders of mandates, are prohibited from misusing public resources. (2) Misuse of public resources, within the meaning of paragraph (1) of this Article, includes, among other things: Available at: https://advokat-prnjavorac.com/zakoni/Izborni_zakon_BiH.pdf
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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
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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
10,000 KM (ten thousand convertible marks) per calendar year for natural persons, 15,000 KM (fifteen thousand convertible marks) per calendar year for party members, including membership fees, 50,000 KM (fifty thousand convertible marks) per calendar year for legal entities. Source
Source: Article 6, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) [...] (3) Ukupan iznos dobrovoljnih priloga fizičkog lica jednoj političkoj stranci ne smije prelaziti iznos od 10.000,00 KM (deset hiljada konvertibilnih maraka) u kalendarskoj godini. (EN) [...] (3) The total amount of voluntary contributions from a natural person to a single political party may not exceed 10,000 KM (ten thousand convertible marks) in a calendar year. (4) The total amount of voluntary contributions from a legal person to a single political party may not exceed 50,000 KM (fifty thousand convertible marks) in a calendar year. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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16. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during an election? |
Code
Yes, for both natural and legal persons
Comment
Regular limits apply Source
Source: Article 6, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) Fizička i pravna lica mogu davati dobrovoljne priloge političkim strankama jednokratno ili više puta tokom kalendarske godine. (2) Dobrovoljni prilozi u novcu uplaćuju se na transakcijski račun centrale političke stranke. (3) Ukupan iznos dobrovoljnih priloga fizičkog lica jednoj političkoj stranci ne smije prelaziti iznos od 10.000,00 KM (deset hiljada konvertibilnih maraka) u kalendarskoj godini. (4) Ukupan iznos dobrovoljnih priloga pravnog lica jednoj političkoj stranci ne smije prelaziti iznos od 50.000,00 KM (pedeset hiljada konvertibilnih maraka) u kalendarskoj godini. (5) Ukupan iznos koji član političke stranke uplati na ime stranke u toku jedne kalendarske godine ne može prelaziti iznos od 15.000,00 KM (petnaest hiljada konvertibilnih maraka), što uključuje i članarine. (EN) (1) Natural and legal persons may make voluntary contributions to political parties either once or multiple times during a calendar year. (2) Voluntary monetary contributions shall be paid into the transaction account of the central office of the political party. (3) The total amount of voluntary contributions from a natural person to a single political party may not exceed 10,000 KM (ten thousand convertible marks) in a calendar year. (4) The total amount of voluntary contributions from a legal person to a single political party may not exceed 50,000 KM (fifty thousand convertible marks) in a calendar year. (5) The total amount a member of a political party may pay to their party in the course of a calendar year may not exceed 15,000 KM (fifteen thousand convertible marks), which includes membership fees. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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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
Limits for regular financing apply ; 10,000 KM (ten thousand convertible marks) per calendar year for natural persons, 15,000 KM (fifteen thousand convertible marks) per calendar year for party members, including membership fees, 50,000 KM (fifty thousand convertible marks) per calendar year for legal entities. Source
Source: Article 6, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) Fizička i pravna lica mogu davati dobrovoljne priloge političkim strankama jednokratno ili više puta tokom kalendarske godine. (2) Dobrovoljni prilozi u novcu uplaćuju se na transakcijski račun centrale političke stranke. (3) Ukupan iznos dobrovoljnih priloga fizičkog lica jednoj političkoj stranci ne smije prelaziti iznos od 10.000,00 KM (deset hiljada konvertibilnih maraka) u kalendarskoj godini. (4) Ukupan iznos dobrovoljnih priloga pravnog lica jednoj političkoj stranci ne smije prelaziti iznos od 50.000,00 KM (pedeset hiljada konvertibilnih maraka) u kalendarskoj godini. (5) Ukupan iznos koji član političke stranke uplati na ime stranke u toku jedne kalendarske godine ne može prelaziti iznos od 15.000,00 KM (petnaest hiljada konvertibilnih maraka), što uključuje i članarine. (EN) (1) Natural and legal persons may make voluntary contributions to political parties either once or multiple times during a calendar year. (2) Voluntary monetary contributions shall be paid into the transaction account of the central office of the political party. (3) The total amount of voluntary contributions from a natural person to a single political party may not exceed 10,000 KM (ten thousand convertible marks) in a calendar year. (4) The total amount of voluntary contributions from a legal person to a single political party may not exceed 50,000 KM (fifty thousand convertible marks) in a calendar year. (5) The total amount a member of a political party may pay to their party in the course of a calendar year may not exceed 15,000 KM (fifteen thousand convertible marks), which includes membership fees. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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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
The same limits apply both to political parties and to candidates: Source
Source: Article 6, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) Fizička i pravna lica mogu davati dobrovoljne priloge političkim strankama jednokratno ili više puta tokom kalendarske godine. (2) Dobrovoljni prilozi u novcu uplaćuju se na transakcijski račun centrale političke stranke. (3) Ukupan iznos dobrovoljnih priloga fizičkog lica jednoj političkoj stranci ne smije prelaziti iznos od 10.000,00 KM (deset hiljada konvertibilnih maraka) u kalendarskoj godini. (4) Ukupan iznos dobrovoljnih priloga pravnog lica jednoj političkoj stranci ne smije prelaziti iznos od 50.000,00 KM (pedeset hiljada konvertibilnih maraka) u kalendarskoj godini. (5) Ukupan iznos koji član političke stranke uplati na ime stranke u toku jedne kalendarske godine ne može prelaziti iznos od 15.000,00 KM (petnaest hiljada konvertibilnih maraka), što uključuje i članarine. (EN) (1) Natural and legal persons may make voluntary contributions to political parties either once or multiple times during a calendar year. (2) Voluntary monetary contributions shall be paid into the transaction account of the central office of the political party. (3) The total amount of voluntary contributions from a natural person to a single political party may not exceed 10,000 KM (ten thousand convertible marks) in a calendar year. (4) The total amount of voluntary contributions from a legal person to a single political party may not exceed 50,000 KM (fifty thousand convertible marks) in a calendar year. (5) The total amount a member of a political party may pay to their party in the course of a calendar year may not exceed 15,000 KM (fifteen thousand convertible marks), which includes membership fees. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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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
Limits for regular financing apply ; 10,000 KM (ten thousand convertible marks) per calendar year for natural persons, 15,000 KM (fifteen thousand convertible marks) per calendar year for party members, including membership fees, 50,000 KM (fifty thousand convertible marks) per calendar year for legal entities. Source
Source: Article 6, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) Fizička i pravna lica mogu davati dobrovoljne priloge političkim strankama jednokratno ili više puta tokom kalendarske godine. (2) Dobrovoljni prilozi u novcu uplaćuju se na transakcijski račun centrale političke stranke. (3) Ukupan iznos dobrovoljnih priloga fizičkog lica jednoj političkoj stranci ne smije prelaziti iznos od 10.000,00 KM (deset hiljada konvertibilnih maraka) u kalendarskoj godini. (4) Ukupan iznos dobrovoljnih priloga pravnog lica jednoj političkoj stranci ne smije prelaziti iznos od 50.000,00 KM (pedeset hiljada konvertibilnih maraka) u kalendarskoj godini. (5) Ukupan iznos koji član političke stranke uplati na ime stranke u toku jedne kalendarske godine ne može prelaziti iznos od 15.000,00 KM (petnaest hiljada konvertibilnih maraka), što uključuje i članarine. (EN) (1) Natural and legal persons may make voluntary contributions to political parties either once or multiple times during a calendar year. (2) Voluntary monetary contributions shall be paid into the transaction account of the central office of the political party. (3) The total amount of voluntary contributions from a natural person to a single political party may not exceed 10,000 KM (ten thousand convertible marks) in a calendar year. (4) The total amount of voluntary contributions from a legal person to a single political party may not exceed 50,000 KM (fifty thousand convertible marks) in a calendar year. (5) The total amount a member of a political party may pay to their party in the course of a calendar year may not exceed 15,000 KM (fifteen thousand convertible marks), which includes membership fees. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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20. Is there a limit on the amount a candidate can contribute to their own election campaign? |
Code
No
Comment
The restriction applies specifically to party members, rather than to individual candidates. Source
Source: Article 6, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) Fizička i pravna lica mogu davati dobrovoljne priloge političkim strankama jednokratno ili više puta tokom kalendarske godine. (2) Dobrovoljni prilozi u novcu uplaćuju se na transakcijski račun centrale političke stranke. (3) Ukupan iznos dobrovoljnih priloga fizičkog lica jednoj političkoj stranci ne smije prelaziti iznos od 10.000,00 KM (deset hiljada konvertibilnih maraka) u kalendarskoj godini. (4) Ukupan iznos dobrovoljnih priloga pravnog lica jednoj političkoj stranci ne smije prelaziti iznos od 50.000,00 KM (pedeset hiljada konvertibilnih maraka) u kalendarskoj godini. (5) Ukupan iznos koji član političke stranke uplati na ime stranke u toku jedne kalendarske godine ne može prelaziti iznos od 15.000,00 KM (petnaest hiljada konvertibilnih maraka), što uključuje i članarine. (EN) (1) Natural and legal persons may make voluntary contributions to political parties either once or multiple times during a calendar year. (2) Voluntary monetary contributions shall be paid into the transaction account of the central office of the political party. (3) The total amount of voluntary contributions from a natural person to a single political party may not exceed 10,000 KM (ten thousand convertible marks) in a calendar year. (4) The total amount of voluntary contributions from a legal person to a single political party may not exceed 50,000 KM (fifty thousand convertible marks) in a calendar year. (5) The total amount a member of a political party may pay to their party in the course of a calendar year may not exceed 15,000 KM (fifteen thousand convertible marks), which includes membership fees. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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21. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to political parties? |
Code
Yes
Source
Source: Article 5, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) Članarinom se, u smislu ovog zakona, smatra redovni novčani iznos koji član političke stranke plaća na način i pod uslovima utvrđenim njenim statutom ili drugim aktom. (EN) (1) For the purposes of this Law, membership fees shall be considered the regular monetary amount that a member of a political party pays in the manner and under the conditions determined by its statute or other act. (2) For the purposes of this Law, voluntary contributions shall be considered occasional or regular payments by which natural or legal persons voluntarily give money to a political party in an amount exceeding the membership fee, as well as the provision of services or the giving of products to a political party free of charge. (3) For voluntary contributions given to a political party in the form of products or services, natural and legal persons are required to issue an invoice indicating the market value of the donated product or service, specifying that it is issued to the political party and that it is not subject to payment. (4) Political parties are required to keep records of the receipt of membership fees and voluntary contributions, and to issue receipts for such payments. An authorized person in the political party shall deposit membership fees and voluntary contributions directly into the party’s transaction account no later than ten days from the date of receipt. (5) Voluntary work by party volunteers shall not be considered as services within the meaning of paragraph (2) of this Article. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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22. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to candidates? |
Code
Yes
Source
Source: Article 5, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) Article 18, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) Članarinom se, u smislu ovog zakona, smatra redovni novčani iznos koji član političke stranke plaća na način i pod uslovima utvrđenim njenim statutom ili drugim aktom. (2) Dobrovoljnim prilozima, u smislu ovog zakona, smatraju se povremene ili redovne uplate kojima fizička ili pravna lica dobrovoljno daju novac političkoj stranci u iznosu većem od iznosa članarine, kao i pružanje usluga ili davanje proizvoda političkoj stranci bez naplate. (3) Za dobrovoljne priloge koji se daju političkoj stranci u formi proizvoda ili usluga fizička i pravna lica dužna su izdati račun na kojem će biti naznačena tržišna vrijednost darovanog proizvoda ili usluge, te na kojem je naznačeno da glasi na političku stranku i da ne podliježe naplati. (4) Političke stranke dužne su voditi evidenciju o prijemu članarina i dobrovoljnih priloga, te izdavati potvrde o prijemu članarina i dobrovoljnih priloga. Ovlašteno lice u političkoj stranci uplaćuje članarinu i dobrovoljne priloge neposredno na transakcijski račun političke stranke najkasnije u roku od deset dana od dana prijema uplate. (5) Pod uslugama iz stava (2) ovog člana ne smatra se dobrovoljni rad stranačkih volontera. Odredbe ovog zakona koje se odnose na dobrovoljne priloge, zabranu finansiranja i pogodovanja te nadzor i finansijsko poslovanje odgovarajuće se primjenjuju na liste nezavisnih kandidata i nezavisne kandidate. (EN) (1) For the purposes of this Law, membership fees shall be considered the regular monetary amount that a member of a political party pays in the manner and under the conditions determined by its statute or other act. (2) For the purposes of this Law, voluntary contributions shall be considered occasional or regular payments by which natural or legal persons voluntarily give money to a political party in an amount exceeding the membership fee, as well as the provision of services or the giving of products to a political party free of charge. (3) For voluntary contributions given to a political party in the form of products or services, natural and legal persons are required to issue an invoice indicating the market value of the donated product or service, specifying that it is issued to the political party and that it is not subject to payment. (4) Political parties are required to keep records of the receipt of membership fees and voluntary contributions, and to issue receipts for such payments. An authorized person in the political party shall deposit membership fees and voluntary contributions directly into the party’s transaction account no later than ten days from the date of receipt. (5) Voluntary work by party volunteers shall not be considered as services within the meaning of paragraph (2) of this Article. The provisions of this Law referring to contributions, prohibition of financing and favoring, and monitoring and financial transactions shall be appropriately applied to lists of independent candidates and independent candidates Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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23. Is there a ban on political parties engaging in commercial activities? |
Code
Sometimes
Comment
The party may engage exclusively in activities related to culture or publishing. Source
Source: Article 3, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) Politička stranka može se finansirati iz: (EN) (1) A political party may be financed from: Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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24. Is there a ban on political parties taking loans in relation to election campaigns? |
Code
Yes
Source
Source: Article 9, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) Zabranjene aktivnosti: (1) Zabranjen je bilo kakav politički pritisak na pravna i fizička lica u vezi s dobrovoljnim (EN) Prohibited Activities: (1) Any political pressure on natural or legal persons regarding voluntary contributions to political parties is prohibited. (2) Financing political parties through taking out loans from banks is prohibited. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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25. Is there a ban on candidates taking loans in relation to election campaigns? |
Code
Yes
Source
Source: Article 9, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) Source: Article 18, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) Zabranjene aktivnosti: (1) Zabranjen je bilo kakav politički pritisak na pravna i fizička lica u vezi s dobrovoljnim Odredbe ovog zakona koje se odnose na dobrovoljne priloge, zabranu finansiranja i pogodovanja te nadzor i finansijsko poslovanje odgovarajuće se primjenjuju na liste nezavisnih kandidata i nezavisne kandidate. (EN) Prohibited Activities: (1) Any political pressure on natural or legal persons regarding voluntary contributions to political parties is prohibited. (2) Financing political parties through taking out loans from banks is prohibited. The provisions of this Law referring to contributions, prohibition of financing and favoring, and monitoring and financial transactions shall be appropriately applied to lists of independent candidates and independent candidates. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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26. Is there a ban on donors to political parties/candidates participating in public tender/procurement processes? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no ban on donors to political parties/candidates participating in public tender/procurement processes, only a limit on their donations. "Private companies that have concluded a public procurement contract for services, goods, or works with executive authorities at any level in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in accordance with public procurement regulations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, may not provide financial support to political parties if the value of the contract in a single calendar year exceeds 10,000 KM (ten thousand convertible marks)." Source
Source: Article 8, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) [...] (4) Privatna preduzeća koja su s organima izvršne vlasti na svim nivoima u Bosni i Hercegovini sklopila ugovor o javnoj nabavci usluga, ugovor o javnoj nabavci robe ili ugovor o javnoj nabavci radova, u skladu s propisima o javnim nabavkama u Bosni i Hercegovini, ne (EN) [...] (4) Private companies that have concluded a public procurement contract for services, goods, or works with executive authorities at any level in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in accordance with public procurement regulations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, may not provide financial support to political parties if the value of the contract in a single calendar year exceeds 10,000 KM (ten thousand convertible marks). [...] Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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27. Are there provisions requiring donations to go through the banking system? |
Code
Yes
Source
Source: Article 6, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) Source: Article 5, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) Fizička i pravna lica mogu davati dobrovoljne priloge političkim strankama jednokratno ili više puta tokom kalendarske godine. (2) Dobrovoljni prilozi u novcu uplaćuju se na transakcijski račun centrale političke stranke. Političke stranke dužne su voditi evidenciju o prijemu članarina i dobrovoljnih priloga, te izdavati potvrde o prijemu članarina i dobrovoljnih priloga. Ovlašteno lice u političkoj stranci uplaćuje članarinu i dobrovoljne priloge neposredno na transakcijski račun političke stranke najkasnije u roku od deset dana od dana prijema uplate. (EN) (1) Natural persons and legal entities may give contributions to political parties once or several times in a calendar year. (2) The contributions shall be paid to the transaction account of the political party’s headquarters." Political parties are obliged to keep records of the receipt of membership fees and voluntary contributions, and to issue receipts of membership fees and voluntary contributions. An authorized person in a political party shall pay membership fees and voluntary contributions directly to the political party's transaction account no later than ten days from the date of receipt of the payment. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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28. Are there provisions for direct public funding to political parties? |
Code
Yes, regularly
Source
Source: Article 7, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) U budžetu institucija Bosne i Hercegovine i međunarodnih obaveza Bosne i Hercegovine (u daljnjem tekstu: budžet BiH) osiguravaju se sredstva za finansiranje političkih stranaka, odnosno koalicija političkih stranaka i nezavisnih kandidata zastupljenih u Parlamentarnoj skupštini Bosne i Hercegovine i parlamentarnih grupa, odnosno klubova poslanika i delegata u Parlamentarnoj skupštini Bosne i Hercegovine. (2) Ukupna sredstva iz stava (1) ovog člana ne mogu prelaziti iznos od 0,2% budžeta BiH u kalendarskoj godini. (3) Političkim strankama, odnosno koalicijama političkih stranaka sredstva iz stava (1) ovog člana raspodjeljuju se na način da se: a) 30% sredstava dijeli jednako svim političkim strankama, odnosno koalicijama političkih stranaka koje su osvojile mandate, b) 60% sredstava dijeli prema broju poslaničkih, odnosno delegatskih mandata, koje svaka politička stranka, koalicija političkih stranaka, odnosno nezavisni kandidat ima u trenutku dodjele mandata, c) 10% od ukupnog iznosa raspoređuje parlamentarnim grupama srazmjerno broju poslaničkih, odnosno delegatskih mjesta koja pripadaju manje zastupljenom spolu. (4) Članovi koalicije političkih stranaka učestvuju u raspodjeli sredstava iz stava 3. ovog člana na osnovu sporazuma za raspodjelu novčanih sredstava, koji je deponiran u Centralnoj izbornoj komisiji Bosne i Hercegovini, a ako takav sporazum ne postoji, sredstva se raspoređuju između članica koalicije političkih stranaka prema broju dobivenih mandata. (5) Parlamentarne grupe, odnosno klubovi poslanika i delegata i nezavisni kandidati u Parlamentarnoj skupštini Bosne i Hercegovine učestvuju u raspodjeli sredstava iz stava (3) tačka b) ovog člana prema broju poslaničkih, odnosno delegatskih mandata u domovima Parlamentarne skupštine Bosne i Hercegovine. (6) Zajednička komisija za administrativne poslove Parlamentarne skupštine Bosne i Hercegovine će svojim aktima detaljnije regulirati raspodjelu sredstava iz ovog člana, kontrolu trošenja i druga finansijska pitanja u vezi s provođenjem ovog zakona. (EN) (1) The budget of the institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the international obligations of Bosnia and Herzegovina (hereinafter: the BiH budget) shall provide funds for financing political parties, namely coalitions of political parties and independent candidates represented in the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as parliamentary groups or caucuses of deputies and delegates in the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina. (2) The total funds referred to in paragraph (1) of this Article may not exceed 0.2% of the BiH budget in a calendar year. (3) Funds from paragraph (1) of this Article shall be distributed to political parties or coalitions of political parties as follows: a) 30% of the funds shall be distributed equally among all political parties or coalitions of political parties that have won mandates, b) 60% of the funds shall be distributed according to the number of deputy or delegate mandates held by each political party, coalition of political parties, or independent candidate at the time of mandate allocation, c) 10% of the total amount shall be allocated to parliamentary groups in proportion to the number of deputy or delegate seats held by the underrepresented gender. (4) Members of a coalition of political parties shall participate in the distribution of funds from paragraph 3 of this Article based on an agreement on the allocation of funds, which shall be deposited with the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina. If such an agreement does not exist, funds shall be distributed among coalition members according to the number of mandates obtained (5) Parliamentary groups or caucuses of deputies and delegates, as well as independent candidates in the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina, shall participate in the distribution of funds from paragraph (3), item b) of this Article according to the number of deputy or delegate mandates in the chambers of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina. (6) The Joint Committee for Administrative Affairs of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina shall regulate in detail, through its acts, the distribution of funds under this Article, the control of their use, and other financial matters related to the implementation of this Law. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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29. What are the eligibility criteria for political parties to receive public funding? |
Code
Comment
60% of the funds is allocated based on the number of deputy or delegate mandates held by each political party, coalition, or independent candidate at the time of distribution. 30% of the total funds is shared equally among all political parties and coalitions that have won mandates. 10% of the funds is allocated to parliamentary groups in proportion to the number of seats held by the underrepresented gender. Source
Source: Article 7, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) U budžetu institucija Bosne i Hercegovine i međunarodnih obaveza Bosne i Hercegovine (u daljnjem tekstu: budžet BiH) osiguravaju se sredstva za finansiranje političkih stranaka, odnosno koalicija političkih stranaka i nezavisnih kandidata zastupljenih u Parlamentarnoj skupštini Bosne i Hercegovine i parlamentarnih grupa, odnosno klubova poslanika i delegata u Parlamentarnoj skupštini Bosne i Hercegovine. (2) Ukupna sredstva iz stava (1) ovog člana ne mogu prelaziti iznos od 0,2% budžeta BiH u kalendarskoj godini. (3) Političkim strankama, odnosno koalicijama političkih stranaka sredstva iz stava (1) ovog člana raspodjeljuju se na način da se: a) 30% sredstava dijeli jednako svim političkim strankama, odnosno koalicijama političkih stranaka koje su osvojile mandate, (EN) (1) The budget of the institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the international obligations of Bosnia and Herzegovina (hereinafter: the BiH budget) shall provide funds for financing political parties, namely coalitions of political parties and independent candidates represented in the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as parliamentary groups or caucuses of deputies and delegates in the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina. (2) The total funds referred to in paragraph (1) of this Article may not exceed 0.2% of the BiH budget in a calendar year. (3) Funds from paragraph (1) of this Article shall be distributed to political parties or coalitions of political parties as follows: Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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30. What is the allocation calculation for political parties to receive public funding? |
Code
Equal
Proportional to seats received
Comment
60% of the funds is allocated based on the number of deputy or delegate mandates held by each political party, coalition, or independent candidate at the time of distribution. 30% of the total funds is shared equally among all political parties and coalitions that have won mandates. 10% of the funds is allocated to parliamentary groups in proportion to the number of seats held by the underrepresented gender. Source
Source: Article 7, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) U budžetu institucija Bosne i Hercegovine i međunarodnih obaveza Bosne i Hercegovine (u daljnjem tekstu: budžet BiH) osiguravaju se sredstva za finansiranje političkih stranaka, odnosno koalicija političkih stranaka i nezavisnih kandidata zastupljenih u Parlamentarnoj skupštini Bosne i Hercegovine i parlamentarnih grupa, odnosno klubova poslanika i delegata u Parlamentarnoj skupštini Bosne i Hercegovine. (2) Ukupna sredstva iz stava (1) ovog člana ne mogu prelaziti iznos od 0,2% budžeta BiH u kalendarskoj godini. (3) Političkim strankama, odnosno koalicijama političkih stranaka sredstva iz stava (1) ovog člana raspodjeljuju se na način da se: a) 30% sredstava dijeli jednako svim političkim strankama, odnosno koalicijama političkih stranaka koje su osvojile mandate, b) 60% sredstava dijeli prema broju poslaničkih, odnosno delegatskih mandata, koje svaka politička stranka, koalicija političkih stranaka, odnosno nezavisni kandidat ima u trenutku dodjele mandata, c) 10% od ukupnog iznosa raspoređuje parlamentarnim grupama srazmjerno broju poslaničkih, odnosno delegatskih mjesta koja pripadaju manje zastupljenom spolu. (4) Članovi koalicije političkih stranaka učestvuju u raspodjeli sredstava iz stava 3. ovog člana na osnovu sporazuma za raspodjelu novčanih sredstava, koji je deponiran u Centralnoj izbornoj komisiji Bosne i Hercegovini, a ako takav sporazum ne postoji, sredstva se raspoređuju između članica koalicije političkih stranaka prema broju dobivenih mandata. (5) Parlamentarne grupe, odnosno klubovi poslanika i delegata i nezavisni kandidati u Parlamentarnoj skupštini Bosne i Hercegovine učestvuju u raspodjeli sredstava iz stava (3) tačka b) ovog člana prema broju poslaničkih, odnosno delegatskih mandata u domovima Parlamentarne skupštine Bosne i Hercegovine. (6) Zajednička komisija za administrativne poslove Parlamentarne skupštine Bosne i Hercegovine će svojim aktima detaljnije regulirati raspodjelu sredstava iz ovog člana, kontrolu trošenja i druga finansijska pitanja u vezi s provođenjem ovog zakona. (EN) (1) The budget of the institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the international obligations of Bosnia and Herzegovina (hereinafter: the BiH budget) shall provide funds for financing political parties, namely coalitions of political parties and independent candidates represented in the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as parliamentary groups or caucuses of deputies and delegates in the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina. (2) The total funds referred to in paragraph (1) of this Article may not exceed 0.2% of the BiH budget in a calendar year. (3) Funds from paragraph (1) of this Article shall be distributed to political parties or coalitions of political parties as follows: a) 30% of the funds shall be distributed equally among all political parties or coalitions of political parties that have won mandates, b) 60% of the funds shall be distributed according to the number of deputy or delegate mandates held by each political party, coalition of political parties, or independent candidate at the time of mandate allocation, c) 10% of the total amount shall be allocated to parliamentary groups in proportion to the number of deputy or delegate seats held by the underrepresented gender. (4) Members of a coalition of political parties shall participate in the distribution of funds from paragraph 3 of this Article based on an agreement on the allocation of funds, which shall be deposited with the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina. If such an agreement does not exist, funds shall be distributed among coalition members according to the number of mandates obtained (5) Parliamentary groups or caucuses of deputies and delegates, as well as independent candidates in the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina, shall participate in the distribution of funds from paragraph (3), item b) of this Article according to the number of deputy or delegate mandates in the chambers of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina. (6 The Joint Committee for Administrative Affairs of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina shall regulate in detail, through its acts, the distribution of funds under this Article, the control of their use, and other financial matters related to the implementation of this Law. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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31. What are the provisions on 'ear marking' direct public funding to political parties (how it should be used)? |
Code
No
Comment
In the law, it is clearly stated which sources of financing are available to political parties, and one of these sources is the state budget. The relevant article of the law also indicates the purposes for which such funds *may* be used. However, the provision does not contain a detailed or precise definition of how these funds must be allocated or categorized in practice. Source
Source: Article 4, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) Finansijska sredstva iz člana 3. stav (1) ovog zakona politička stranka može koristiti isključivo za ostvarivanje ciljeva utvrđenih svojim programom i statutom (EN) (1) A political party may use the financial resources referred to in Article 3, paragraph (1) of this Law exclusively for the achievement of the goals set out in its program and statute. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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32. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for political parties? |
Code
Yes
Source
Source: Article 16.14, 16.14a, 16.14b Election Law of BiH of 2001, consolidated version (with 2024 amendments) (BS) (1) Javni elektronski mediji će u periodu izborne kampanje ravnopravno i fer predstavljati političke subjekte i informisati javnost o svim pitanjima u vezi sa izbornom kampanjom i izbornim procesom. (2) Javni elektronski medij će u periodu izborne kampanje omogućiti političkim subjektima besplatan termin za neposredno obraćanje. (3) Zabranjeno je vođenje plaćene izborne kampanje putem elektronskih i printanih medija, ili bilo kojeg oblika plaćenog javnog oglašavanja, osim održavanja internih skupova organa i statutarnih tijela političkih subjekata, u periodu od dana raspisivanja izbora do dana službenog početka izborne kampanje. (4) Centralna izborna komisija BiH svojim propisima utvrdiće koliko vremena se dodjeljuje političkim subjektima, termin i trajanje emitovanja i geografska područja pokrivena tim emitovanjem. (5) Javni elektronski medij omogućiće pod istim uslovima u periodu izborne kampanje plaćeno političko oglašavanje političkim subjektima u trajanju od najviše 30 minuta sedmično. Odredbe člana 16.14, stav (3), shodno se primjenjuju na privatne elektronske medije, onlajn medije, društvene mreže ili bilo koji drugi oblik javnog oglašavanja. Politički subjekti mogu u toku izborne kampanje voditi kampanju i putem interneta, u skladu s odredbama ovog zakona. (EN) (1) Public electronic media shall represent political entities fairly and equally during the election campaign period and inform the public on all matters related to the election campaign and the electoral process. (2) During the election campaign period, public electronic media shall provide political entities with free airtime for direct addresses. (3) Paid election campaigning through electronic and print media, or any form of paid public advertising, is prohibited, except for holding internal meetings of the organs and statutory bodies of political entities, from the day elections are announced until the official start of the election campaign. (4) The Central Election Commission of BiH shall, by its regulations, determine the amount of time allocated to political entities, the schedule and duration of broadcasts, and the geographic areas covered by such broadcasts. (5) Public electronic media shall allow political entities, under the same conditions during the election campaign, paid political advertising for a maximum of 30 minutes per week. The provisions of Article 16.14, paragraph (3), shall apply accordingly to private electronic media, online media, social networks, or any other form of public advertising. Article Political entities may conduct their campaign online during the election campaign period, in accordance with the provisions of this Law. Available at: https://advokat-prnjavorac.com/zakoni/Izborni_zakon_BiH.pdf
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33. What criteria determine allocation for free or subsidized access to media for political parties? |
Code
Equal
Comment
Unbiased, equitable, and complimentary media exposure on public platforms Source
Source: Article 16.14, 16.14a, 16.14b Election Law of BiH of 2001, consolidated version (with 2024 amendments) (BS) (1) Javni elektronski mediji će u periodu izborne kampanje ravnopravno i fer predstavljati političke subjekte i informisati javnost o svim pitanjima u vezi sa izbornom kampanjom i izbornim procesom. (2) Javni elektronski medij će u periodu izborne kampanje omogućiti političkim subjektima besplatan termin za neposredno obraćanje. (3) Zabranjeno je vođenje plaćene izborne kampanje putem elektronskih i printanih medija, ili bilo kojeg oblika plaćenog javnog oglašavanja, osim održavanja internih skupova organa i statutarnih tijela političkih subjekata, u periodu od dana raspisivanja izbora do dana službenog početka izborne kampanje. (4) Centralna izborna komisija BiH svojim propisima utvrdiće koliko vremena se dodjeljuje političkim subjektima, termin i trajanje emitovanja i geografska područja pokrivena tim emitovanjem. (5) Javni elektronski medij omogućiće pod istim uslovima u periodu izborne kampanje plaćeno političko oglašavanje političkim subjektima u trajanju od najviše 30 minuta sedmično. Odredbe člana 16.14, stav (3), shodno se primjenjuju na privatne elektronske medije, onlajn medije, društvene mreže ili bilo koji drugi oblik javnog oglašavanja. Politički subjekti mogu u toku izborne kampanje voditi kampanju i putem interneta, u skladu s odredbama ovog zakona. (EN) (1) Public electronic media shall represent political entities fairly and equally during the election campaign period and inform the public on all matters related to the election campaign and the electoral process. (2) During the election campaign period, public electronic media shall provide political entities with free airtime for direct addresses. (3) Paid election campaigning through electronic and print media, or any form of paid public advertising, is prohibited, except for holding internal meetings of the organs and statutory bodies of political entities, from the day elections are announced until the official start of the election campaign. (4) The Central Election Commission of BiH shall, by its regulations, determine the amount of time allocated to political entities, the schedule and duration of broadcasts, and the geographic areas covered by such broadcasts. (5) Public electronic media shall allow political entities, under the same conditions during the election campaign, paid political advertising for a maximum of 30 minutes per week. The provisions of Article 16.14, paragraph (3), shall apply accordingly to private electronic media, online media, social networks, or any other form of public advertising. Article Political entities may conduct their campaign online during the election campaign period, in accordance with the provisions of this Law. Available at: https://advokat-prnjavorac.com/zakoni/Izborni_zakon_BiH.pdf
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34. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for candidates? |
Code
Yes
Source
Source: Article 16.14, 16.14a, 16.14b Election Law of BiH of 2001, consolidated version (with 2024 amendments) (BS) (1) Javni elektronski mediji će u periodu izborne kampanje ravnopravno i fer predstavljati političke subjekte i informisati javnost o svim pitanjima u vezi sa izbornom kampanjom i izbornim procesom. (2) Javni elektronski medij će u periodu izborne kampanje omogućiti političkim subjektima besplatan termin za neposredno obraćanje. (3) Zabranjeno je vođenje plaćene izborne kampanje putem elektronskih i printanih medija, ili bilo kojeg oblika plaćenog javnog oglašavanja, osim održavanja internih skupova organa i statutarnih tijela političkih subjekata, u periodu od dana raspisivanja izbora do dana službenog početka izborne kampanje. (4) Centralna izborna komisija BiH svojim propisima utvrdiće koliko vremena se dodjeljuje političkim subjektima, termin i trajanje emitovanja i geografska područja pokrivena tim emitovanjem. (5) Javni elektronski medij omogućiće pod istim uslovima u periodu izborne kampanje plaćeno političko oglašavanje političkim subjektima u trajanju od najviše 30 minuta sedmično. Odredbe člana 16.14, stav (3), shodno se primjenjuju na privatne elektronske medije, onlajn medije, društvene mreže ili bilo koji drugi oblik javnog oglašavanja. Politički subjekti mogu u toku izborne kampanje voditi kampanju i putem interneta, u skladu s odredbama ovog zakona. (EN) (1) Public electronic media shall represent political entities fairly and equally during the election campaign period and inform the public on all matters related to the election campaign and the electoral process. (2) During the election campaign period, public electronic media shall provide political entities with free airtime for direct addresses. (3) Paid election campaigning through electronic and print media, or any form of paid public advertising, is prohibited, except for holding internal meetings of the organs and statutory bodies of political entities, from the day elections are announced until the official start of the election campaign. (4) The Central Election Commission of BiH shall, by its regulations, determine the amount of time allocated to political entities, the schedule and duration of broadcasts, and the geographic areas covered by such broadcasts. (5) Public electronic media shall allow political entities, under the same conditions during the election campaign, paid political advertising for a maximum of 30 minutes per week. The provisions of Article 16.14, paragraph (3), shall apply accordingly to private electronic media, online media, social networks, or any other form of public advertising. Article Political entities may conduct their campaign online during the election campaign period, in accordance with the provisions of this Law. Available at: https://advokat-prnjavorac.com/zakoni/Izborni_zakon_BiH.pdf
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35. Are there provisions for any other form of indirect public funding? |
Code
Yes
Comment
Public spaces are reserved for campaigning Source
Source: Article 7.2 (1) Election Law of BiH of 2001, consolidated version (with 2024 amendments) (BS) Nadležni opštinski organ dužni su obezbijediti ravnopravan tretman političkim strankama, koalicijama, listama nezavisnih kandidata i nezavisnim kandidatima koji su ovjereni za učešće na izborima u njihovim zahtjevima da javna mjesta i javne objekte koriste u svrhu kampanje, uključujući održavanje skupova, izlaganje oglasa, plakata, postera i drugog sličnog materijala. (EN) The competent bodies are obliged to ensure equitable treatment of political parties, coalitions, lists of independent candidates certified for participation in elections and independent candidates in their requests to use public places and public facilities for campaign purposes, including holding meetings, display of notices, placards, and posters and other materials which have such purpose. Available at: https://advokat-prnjavorac.com/zakoni/Izborni_zakon_BiH.pdf
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36. Is the provision of direct public funding to political parties tied to gender equality among candidates? |
Code
Yes
Comment
10% of the total amount is distributed to parliamentary groups in proportion to the number of parliamentary or delegate seats belonging to the less represented gender. Source
Source: Article 7, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) U budžetu institucija Bosne i Hercegovine i međunarodnih obaveza Bosne i Hercegovine (u daljnjem tekstu: budžet BiH) osiguravaju se sredstva za finansiranje političkih stranaka, odnosno koalicija političkih stranaka i nezavisnih kandidata zastupljenih u Parlamentarnoj skupštini Bosne i Hercegovine i parlamentarnih grupa, odnosno klubova poslanika i delegata u Parlamentarnoj skupštini Bosne i Hercegovine. (2) Ukupna sredstva iz stava (1) ovog člana ne mogu prelaziti iznos od 0,2% budžeta BiH u kalendarskoj godini. (3) Političkim strankama, odnosno koalicijama političkih stranaka sredstva iz stava (1) ovog člana raspodjeljuju se na način da se: a) 30% sredstava dijeli jednako svim političkim strankama, odnosno koalicijama političkih stranaka koje su osvojile mandate, b) 60% sredstava dijeli prema broju poslaničkih, odnosno delegatskih mandata, koje svaka politička stranka, koalicija političkih stranaka, odnosno nezavisni kandidat ima u trenutku dodjele mandata, c) 10% od ukupnog iznosa raspoređuje parlamentarnim grupama srazmjerno broju poslaničkih, odnosno delegatskih mjesta koja pripadaju manje zastupljenom spolu. (4) Članovi koalicije političkih stranaka učestvuju u raspodjeli sredstava iz stava 3. ovog člana na osnovu sporazuma za raspodjelu novčanih sredstava, koji je deponiran u Centralnoj izbornoj komisiji Bosne i Hercegovini, a ako takav sporazum ne postoji, sredstva se raspoređuju između članica koalicije političkih stranaka prema broju dobivenih mandata. (5) Parlamentarne grupe, odnosno klubovi poslanika i delegata i nezavisni kandidati u Parlamentarnoj skupštini Bosne i Hercegovine učestvuju u raspodjeli sredstava iz stava (3) tačka b) ovog člana prema broju poslaničkih, odnosno delegatskih mandata u domovima Parlamentarne skupštine Bosne i Hercegovine. (6) Zajednička komisija za administrativne poslove Parlamentarne skupštine Bosne i Hercegovine će svojim aktima detaljnije regulirati raspodjelu sredstava iz ovog člana, kontrolu trošenja i druga finansijska pitanja u vezi s provođenjem ovog zakona. (EN) (1) The budget of the institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the international obligations of Bosnia and Herzegovina (hereinafter: the BiH budget) shall provide funds for financing political parties, namely coalitions of political parties and independent candidates represented in the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as parliamentary groups or caucuses of deputies and delegates in the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina. (2) The total funds referred to in paragraph (1) of this Article may not exceed 0.2% of the BiH budget in a calendar year. (3) Funds from paragraph (1) of this Article shall be distributed to political parties or coalitions of political parties as follows: a) 30% of the funds shall be distributed equally among all political parties or coalitions of political parties that have won mandates, b) 60% of the funds shall be distributed according to the number of deputy or delegate mandates held by each political party, coalition of political parties, or independent candidate at the time of mandate allocation, c) 10% of the total amount shall be allocated to parliamentary groups in proportion to the number of deputy or delegate seats held by the underrepresented gender. (4) Members of a coalition of political parties shall participate in the distribution of funds from paragraph 3 of this Article based on an agreement on the allocation of funds, which shall be deposited with the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina. If such an agreement does not exist, funds shall be distributed among coalition members according to the number of mandates obtained (5 Parliamentary groups or caucuses of deputies and delegates, as well as independent candidates in the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina, shall participate in the distribution of funds from paragraph (3), item b) of this Article according to the number of deputy or delegate mandates in the chambers of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina. (6) The Joint Committee for Administrative Affairs of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina shall regulate in detail, through its acts, the distribution of funds under this Article, the control of their use, and other financial matters related to the implementation of this Law. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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37. Are there provisions for other financial advantages to encourage gender equality in political parties? |
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No
Comment
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, there are no specific financial incentives for women in the electoral process. What does exist are legal obligations in terms of candidate quotas and their placement on electoral lists. Unlike in some other countries, there are no provisions in Bosnia and Herzegovina that allocate additional public funds or other financial benefits to political parties that promote a higher number of women on their lists or within their leadership structures. Source
Source: Article 4.19. Election Law of BiH from 2001, consolidated version (with amendments from 2024) (BS) Svaka lista kandidata uključuje kandidate muškog i ženskog pola, koji su ravnopravno zastupljeni. Ravnopravna zastupljenost polova postoji u slučaju kada je jedan od polova zastupljen sa najmanje 40% od ukupnog broja kandidata na listi. Kandidati pola koji je manje zastupljen raspoređuju se na liste kandidata na sljedeći način: najmanje jedan (1) kandidat manje zastupljenog pola među prva dva (2) kandidata, dva (2) kandidata manje zastupljenog pola među prvih pet (5) kandidata i tri (3) kandidata manje zastupljenog pola među prvih osam (8) kandidata, itd. (EN) Each candidate list includes male and female candidates, who are equally represented. Equal representation of the sexes exists when one of the sexes is represented by at least 40% of the total number of candidates on the list. Candidates of the underrepresented gender are distributed on the candidate lists as follows: at least one (1) candidate of the underrepresented gender among the first two (2) candidates, two (2) candidates of the underrepresented gender among the first five (5) candidates and three (3) candidates of the underrepresented gender among the first eight (8) candidates, etc. Available at: https://advokat-prnjavorac.com/zakoni/Izborni_zakon_BiH.pdf
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38. Is there a ban on vote buying? |
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Yes
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Source: Article 7.3, BiH Election Law 2001, consolidated version (with 2024 amendments) (BS) (1) Kandidatima i pristalicama političkih stranaka, listi nezavisnih kandidata, listi pripadnika nacionalnih manjina i koalicija, kao i nezavisnim kandidatima i njihovim pristalicama, te zaposlenima ili na drugi način angažovanim u izbornoj administraciji nije dozvoljeno: 1. nositi i pokazivati oružje na političkim skupovima, biračkim mjestima i njihovoj okolini, kao i za vrijeme okupljanja u vezi sa aktivnostima političkih stranaka, koalicija, listi nezavisnih kandidata i nezavisnih kandidata u izbornom procesu; 2. ometati skupove drugih političkih stranaka, koalicija i nezavisnih kandidata, kao i podsticati druge na takve aktivnosti; 3. sprečavati novinare da vrše svoj posao u skladu sa pravilima profesije i izbornim pravilima; 4. obećavati novčane nagrade ili druge materijalne koristi s ciljem dobijanja podrške birača ili prijetnje pristalicama drugih političkih stranaka, koalicija, listi nezavisnih kandidata i nezavisnih kandidata; 5. podsticati na glasanje lice koja nema pravo glasa; 6. podsticati lica da glasaju više puta na istim izborima, ili da glasaju u ime drugog lica; 7. koristiti se govorom mržnje, i/ili objaviti ili upotrebiti slike, simbole, audio i video zapise, SMS poruke, internet komunikacije, društvene mreže i mobilne aplikacije ili druge materijale koji mogu tako djelovati; ili 8) zloupotrijebiti dijete u političke svrhe. (2) Zabranjeno je lažno predstavljanje u ime bilo koje političke stranke, koalicije, liste nezavisnih kandidata ili nezavisnog kandidata kao i zloupotreba zakonskog prava na učešće u radu biračkog odbora ispred jednog političkog subjekta protivno odredbi člana 2.19 ovog zakona i to fiktivnim predstavljanjem u ime političkog subjekta kojem je mjesto u biračkom odboru pripalo sa ciljem pogodavanja drugom političkom subjektu kojem to mjesto u biračkom odboru nije pripalo. Ova zabrana primjenjuje se i na članove biračkog odbora. (EN) (1) Candidates and supporters of political parties, lists of independent candidates, lists of members of national minorities and coalitions, as well as independent candidates and their supporters, and persons employed or otherwise engaged in the election administration, are not permitted to: a) Carry or display weapons at political gatherings, polling stations and their surroundings, as well as during gatherings related to the activities of political parties, coalitions, lists of independent candidates and independent candidates in the electoral process; b) Disrupt gatherings of other political parties, coalitions and independent candidates, or incite others to engage in such activities; c) Prevent journalists from performing their work in accordance with professional standards and electoral rules; d) Promise monetary rewards or other material benefits in order to gain voter support, or threaten supporters of other political parties, coalitions, lists of independent candidates and independent candidates; e) Encourage persons who do not have the right to vote to cast a ballot; f) Persuade individuals to vote more than once in the same election, or to vote on behalf of another person; g) Use hate speech and/or publish or use images, symbols, audio and video recordings, SMS messages, internet communications, social networks and mobile applications, or other materials that may have such an effect; or h) Exploit a child for political purposes. (2) It is prohibited to falsely represent any political party, coalition, list of independent candidates or independent candidate, as well as to abuse the legal right to participate in the work of a polling station committee on behalf of a political entity, contrary to the provisions of Article 2.19 of this Law, namely by fictitious representation on behalf of a political entity to which a seat on a polling station committee has been assigned, with the aim of favoring another political entity to which that seat on a polling station committee has not been assigned. This prohibition also applies to members of a polling station committee. Available at: https://advokat-prnjavorac.com/zakoni/Izborni_zakon_BiH.pdf
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39. Are there limits on the amount a political party can spend? |
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Yes
Comment
The total campaign spending limit is calculated by multiplying the number of registered voters in all electoral units where a party or candidate is running by a fixed amount per voter, which varies by election type, for example, 0.30 BAM per voter for municipal, entity, and state-level elections, and 0.20 BAM per voter for cantonal elections. Source
Source: Article 15.10*, BiH Election Law 2001, consolidated version (with 2024 amendments) (BS) U roku od sedam dana od zaključivanja Centralnog biračkog spiska, Centralna izborna komisija BiH objavljuje broj birača za svaku izbornu jedinicu. Taj broj je osnov za određivanje maksimalnog iznosa sredstava koji politički subjekt može potrošiti za finansiranje izborne kampanje. Maksimalno dozvoljeni iznos za finansiranje troškova izborne kampanje za izbore izračunava se tako da se broj birača u svim izbornim jedinicama u kojima politički subjekt iz stava (1) ovog člana ima kandidatsku listu ili kandidata pomnoži sa: 1) 30 feninga za izbore za načelnika opštine /gradonačelnika i za članove opštinskog vijeća/ skupštine opštine 2) 20 feninga za izbore za članove kantonalnih skupština 3) 30 feninga za izbore za članove Narodne skupštine RS i Predstavničkog doma Parlamenta Federacije BiH 4) 30 feninga za izbore za članova Parlamentarne skupštine BiH 5) 30 feninga za izbore za članove Predsjedništva BiH 6) 30 feninga za izbore za predsjednika i potpredsjednike RS. U slučaju ponavljanja izbora u izbornoj jedinici, odnosno biračkom mjestu troškovi izborne kampanje po biraču mogu iznositi do 30% troškova poništenih izbora u izbornoj jedinici odnosno biračkom mjestu. (EN) Within seven days from the finalization of the Central Voters’ Register, the Central Election Commission of BiH shall publish the number of voters for each electoral unit. This number serves as the basis for determining the maximum amount of funds that a political entity may spend on financing the election campaign. Available at: https://advokat-prnjavorac.com/zakoni/Izborni_zakon_BiH.pdf
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40. If there are limits on the amount a political party can spend, what is the limit? |
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other
Comment
The maximum amount a political entity may spend on financing its election campaign is determined by multiplying the number of voters in all electoral units where it has candidates by a specific amount per voter, depending on the type of election. The applicable amounts are: 0.30 BAM per voter for elections for municipal mayors and municipal councils/assemblies, 0.20 BAM per voter for elections for cantonal assemblies, and 0.30 BAM per voter for elections for the National Assembly of RS, the House of Representatives of the Parliament of the Federation of BiH, the Parliamentary Assembly of BiH, the Presidency of BiH, and the president and vice presidents of RS. For municipalities with fewer than 3,000 registered voters, the calculation is based on 3,000 voters. In the case of repeat elections, campaign expenses may amount to up to 30% of the expenses of the annulled elections in that electoral unit or polling station. Source
Source: Article 15.10*, BiH Election Law 2001, consolidated version (with 2024 amendments) (BS) U roku od sedam dana od zaključivanja Centralnog biračkog spiska, Centralna izborna komisija BiH objavljuje broj birača za svaku izbornu jedinicu. Taj broj je osnov za određivanje maksimalnog iznosa sredstava koji politički subjekt može potrošiti za finansiranje izborne kampanje. Maksimalno dozvoljeni iznos za finansiranje troškova izborne kampanje za izbore izračunava se tako da se broj birača u svim izbornim jedinicama u kojima politički subjekt iz stava (1) ovog člana ima kandidatsku listu ili kandidata pomnoži sa: 1) 30 feninga za izbore za načelnika opštine /gradonačelnika i za članove opštinskog vijeća/ skupštine opštine 2) 20 feninga za izbore za članove kantonalnih skupština 3) 30 feninga za izbore za članove Narodne skupštine RS i Predstavničkog doma Parlamenta Federacije BiH 4) 30 feninga za izbore za članova Parlamentarne skupštine BiH 5) 30 feninga za izbore za članove Predsjedništva BiH 6) 30 feninga za izbore za predsjednika i potpredsjednike RS. U slučaju ponavljanja izbora u izbornoj jedinici, odnosno biračkom mjestu troškovi izborne kampanje po biraču mogu iznositi do 30% troškova poništenih izbora u izbornoj jedinici odnosno biračkom mjestu. (EN) Within seven days from the finalization of the Central Voters’ Register, the Central Election Commission of BiH shall publish the number of voters for each electoral unit. This number serves as the basis for determining the maximum amount of funds that a political entity may spend on financing the election campaign. Available at: https://advokat-prnjavorac.com/zakoni/Izborni_zakon_BiH.pdf
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41. Are there limits on the amount a candidate can spend? |
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Yes
Source
Source: Article 15.10*, BiH Election Law 2001, consolidated version (with 2024 amendments) (BS) U roku od sedam dana od zaključivanja Centralnog biračkog spiska, Centralna izborna komisija BiH objavljuje broj birača za svaku izbornu jedinicu. Taj broj je osnov za određivanje maksimalnog iznosa sredstava koji politički subjekt može potrošiti za finansiranje izborne kampanje. Maksimalno dozvoljeni iznos za finansiranje troškova izborne kampanje za izbore izračunava se tako da se broj birača u svim izbornim jedinicama u kojima politički subjekt iz stava (1) ovog člana ima kandidatsku listu ili kandidata pomnoži sa: 1) 30 feninga za izbore za načelnika opštine /gradonačelnika i za članove opštinskog vijeća/ skupštine opštine 2) 20 feninga za izbore za članove kantonalnih skupština 3) 30 feninga za izbore za članove Narodne skupštine RS i Predstavničkog doma Parlamenta Federacije BiH 4) 30 feninga za izbore za članova Parlamentarne skupštine BiH 5) 30 feninga za izbore za članove Predsjedništva BiH 6) 30 feninga za izbore za predsjednika i potpredsjednike RS. U slučaju ponavljanja izbora u izbornoj jedinici, odnosno biračkom mjestu troškovi izborne kampanje po biraču mogu iznositi do 30% troškova poništenih izbora u izbornoj jedinici odnosno biračkom mjestu. (EN) Within seven days from the finalization of the Central Voters’ Register, the Central Election Commission of BiH shall publish the number of voters for each electoral unit. This number serves as the basis for determining the maximum amount of funds that a political entity may spend on financing the election campaign. Available at: https://advokat-prnjavorac.com/zakoni/Izborni_zakon_BiH.pdf
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42. If there are limits on the amount a candidate can spend, what is the limit? |
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other
Comment
The Election Law sets campaign expenditure limits based on the number of registered voters in the constituencies where the candidate runs: 0.30 BAM per voter for most elections and 0.20 BAM per voter for cantonal assembly elections. A minimum of 3,000 voters is used as the base for small municipalities Source
Source: Article 15.10*, BiH Election Law 2001, consolidated version (with 2024 amendments) (BS) U roku od sedam dana od zaključivanja Centralnog biračkog spiska, Centralna izborna komisija BiH objavljuje broj birača za svaku izbornu jedinicu. Taj broj je osnov za određivanje maksimalnog iznosa sredstava koji politički subjekt može potrošiti za finansiranje izborne kampanje. Maksimalno dozvoljeni iznos za finansiranje troškova izborne kampanje za izbore izračunava se tako da se broj birača u svim izbornim jedinicama u kojima politički subjekt iz stava (1) ovog člana ima kandidatsku listu ili kandidata pomnoži sa: 1) 30 feninga za izbore za načelnika opštine /gradonačelnika i za članove opštinskog vijeća/ skupštine opštine 2) 20 feninga za izbore za članove kantonalnih skupština 3) 30 feninga za izbore za članove Narodne skupštine RS i Predstavničkog doma Parlamenta Federacije BiH 4) 30 feninga za izbore za članova Parlamentarne skupštine BiH 5) 30 feninga za izbore za članove Predsjedništva BiH 6) 30 feninga za izbore za predsjednika i potpredsjednike RS. U slučaju ponavljanja izbora u izbornoj jedinici, odnosno biračkom mjestu troškovi izborne kampanje po biraču mogu iznositi do 30% troškova poništenih izbora u izbornoj jedinici odnosno biračkom mjestu. (EN) Within seven days from the finalization of the Central Voters’ Register, the Central Election Commission of BiH shall publish the number of voters for each electoral unit. This number serves as the basis for determining the maximum amount of funds that a political entity may spend on financing the election campaign. Available at: https://advokat-prnjavorac.com/zakoni/Izborni_zakon_BiH.pdf
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43. Are there limits on the amount that third parties can spend on election campaign activities? |
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Yes, third parties banned from campaign spending
Source
Source: Article 8, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) [...] (6) Zabranjeno je davanje dobrovoljnih priloga u novcu ili u formi proizvoda posredstvom trećih lica (posrednika). (EN) [...] (6) It is prohibited to make voluntary contributions in money or in the form of goods through third parties (intermediaries). Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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44. Are there limits on traditional media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns? |
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No
Comment
Although there are clear legal frameworks indicating how much an entity may spend on a campaign in general, in accordance with the provisions, there are no specific financial limits for financing advertising in traditional media. Source
Article 15.10*, BiH Election Law 2001, consolidated version (with 2024 amendments) (BS) U roku od sedam dana od zaključivanja Centralnog biračkog spiska, Centralna izborna komisija BiH objavljuje broj birača za svaku izbornu jedinicu. Taj broj je osnov za određivanje maksimalnog iznosa sredstava koji politički subjekt može potrošiti za finansiranje izborne kampanje. Maksimalno dozvoljeni iznos za finansiranje troškova izborne kampanje za izbore izračunava se tako da se broj birača u svim izbornim jedinicama u kojima politički subjekt iz stava (1) ovog člana ima kandidatsku listu ili kandidata pomnoži sa: 1) 30 feninga za izbore za načelnika opštine /gradonačelnika i za članove opštinskog vijeća/ skupštine opštine 2) 20 feninga za izbore za članove kantonalnih skupština 3) 30 feninga za izbore za članove Narodne skupštine RS i Predstavničkog doma Parlamenta Federacije BiH 4) 30 feninga za izbore za članova Parlamentarne skupštine BiH 5) 30 feninga za izbore za članove Predsjedništva BiH 6) 30 feninga za izbore za predsjednika i potpredsjednike RS. U slučaju ponavljanja izbora u izbornoj jedinici, odnosno biračkom mjestu troškovi izborne kampanje po biraču mogu iznositi do 30% troškova poništenih izbora u izbornoj jedinici odnosno biračkom mjestu. (EN) Within seven days from the finalization of the Central Voters’ Register, the Central Election Commission of BiH shall publish the number of voters for each electoral unit. This number serves as the basis for determining the maximum amount of funds that a political entity may spend on financing the election campaign. Available at: https://advokat-prnjavorac.com/zakoni/Izborni_zakon_BiH.pdf
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45. Are there limits on online media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns? |
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No
Comment
Although there are clear legal frameworks indicating how much an entity may spend on a campaign in general, in accordance with the provisions, there are no specific financial limits for financing advertising in online media. Source
Source: Article 15.10*, BiH Election Law 2001, consolidated version (with 2024 amendments) (BS) U roku od sedam dana od zaključivanja Centralnog biračkog spiska, Centralna izborna komisija BiH objavljuje broj birača za svaku izbornu jedinicu. Taj broj je osnov za određivanje maksimalnog iznosa sredstava koji politički subjekt može potrošiti za finansiranje izborne kampanje. Maksimalno dozvoljeni iznos za finansiranje troškova izborne kampanje za izbore izračunava se tako da se broj birača u svim izbornim jedinicama u kojima politički subjekt iz stava (1) ovog člana ima kandidatsku listu ili kandidata pomnoži sa: 1) 30 feninga za izbore za načelnika opštine /gradonačelnika i za članove opštinskog vijeća/ skupštine opštine 2) 20 feninga za izbore za članove kantonalnih skupština 3) 30 feninga za izbore za članove Narodne skupštine RS i Predstavničkog doma Parlamenta Federacije BiH 4) 30 feninga za izbore za članova Parlamentarne skupštine BiH 5) 30 feninga za izbore za članove Predsjedništva BiH 6) 30 feninga za izbore za predsjednika i potpredsjednike RS. U slučaju ponavljanja izbora u izbornoj jedinici, odnosno biračkom mjestu troškovi izborne kampanje po biraču mogu iznositi do 30% troškova poništenih izbora u izbornoj jedinici odnosno biračkom mjestu. (EN) Within seven days from the finalization of the Central Voters’ Register, the Central Election Commission of BiH shall publish the number of voters for each electoral unit. This number serves as the basis for determining the maximum amount of funds that a political entity may spend on financing the election campaign. The maximum permitted amount for financing election campaign expenses is calculated by multiplying the number of voters in all electoral units in which the political entity referred to in paragraph (1) of this Article has a candidate list or candidate, by: Available at: https://advokat-prnjavorac.com/zakoni/Izborni_zakon_BiH.pdf
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46. Do any other restrictions on online media advertisement (beyond limits) exist? |
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Yes
Comment
The Election Law prohibits online and social media campaigning during the early election period (Art. 7.1) and requires online media to disclose ownership information when reporting on election campaigns (Art. 16.1). These constitute specific restrictions beyond general spending limits. Source
Source: Article 7.1 Election Law of BiH from 2001, consolidated version (with amendments from 2024) Source: Article 16.1 Election Law of BiH from 2001, consolidated version (with amendments from 2024) (BS) U periodu preuranjene izborne kampanje zabranjeno je vođenje izborne kampanje u elektronskim, onlajn i štampanim medijima i putem društvenih mreža ili bilo koji oblik javnog oglašavanja kampanje. Ova zabrana ne odnosi se na organizovanje zakonitih zvaničnih skupova organa i događaja političkih subjekata u svrhe koje nisu kampanja. Onlajn mediji koji se opredijele za izvještavanje o izbornoj kampanji dužni su osigurati javne i transparentne informacije o svom vlasništvu i pridržavati se principa kako su propisani u članu 16.2 stav (1) ovog zakona. (EN) During the early election campaign period, it is prohibited to conduct election campaigns in electronic, online and print media and via social networks or any form of public advertising campaign. This prohibition does not apply to the organization of lawful official gatherings of bodies and events of political entities for purposes other than campaigning. (2) Online media outlets that are allocated for reporting on the election campaign are obliged to provide public and transparent information about their ownership and adhere to the principles as prescribed in Article 16.2 paragraph (1) of this Law. Available at: https://advokat-prnjavorac.com/zakoni/Izborni_zakon_BiH.pdf
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47. Do political parties have to report regularly on their finances? |
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Yes
Source
Source: Article 12, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) Politička stranka vodi evidenciju o svojim prihodima i rashodima. Politička stranka dužna je Centralnoj izbornoj komisiji Bosne i Hercegovine podnijeti finansijski izvještaj za svaku kalendarsku godinu (računovodstvenu godinu). (2) Politička stranka obavezna je u svom finansijskom izvještaju uključiti sve koristi ostvarene od aktivnosti subjekata koji su na bilo koji način povezani s političkom strankom ili su pod njenom kontrolom. (3) Politička stranka podnosi poseban finansijski izvještaj za period izborne propagande na način kako je utvrđeno Izbornim zakonom Bosne i Hercegovine. (4) Do 31.3. naredne godine politička stranka podnosi finansijski izvještaj u formi koju odobri Centralna izborna komisija Bosne i Hercegovine. Ovaj izvještaj sadrži podatke utvrđene Izbornim zakonom Bosne i Hercegovine. Centralna izborna komisija Bosne i Hercegovine donosi propise za provođenje odredbi kojima se bliže utvrđuju sadržaj, forma, način i drugi detalji izvještavanja. (5) Sva lica koja su dužna podnijeti izvještaj moraju podnijeti i dodatne izvještaje koje zatraži Centralna izborna komisija Bosne i Hercegovine. (6) Centralna izborna komisija Bosne i Hercegovine u potpunosti je nadležna da provodi i izvršava odredbe ovog člana na način kako je to predviđeno Izbornim zakonom Bosne i Hercegovine. (EN) (1) A political party shall keep records of its revenues and expenditures. A political party is obliged to submit a financial report for each calendar year (fiscal year) to the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina. (2) A political party is required to include in its financial report all benefits derived from the activities of entities that are in any way affiliated with the political party or are under its control (3) A political party shall submit a separate financial report for the election campaign period, in the manner prescribed by the Election Law of Bosnia and Herzegovina. (4) By March 31 of the following year, a political party shall submit a financial report in a format approved by the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This report shall contain the information specified in the Election Law of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina shall issue regulations governing the implementation of provisions that further define the content, format, manner, and other details of reporting.(5) All persons required to submit reports must also submit any additional reports requested by the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina. (6) The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina is fully authorized to implement and enforce the provisions of this Article in accordance with the Election Law of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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48. Do political parties have to report on their election campaign finances? |
Code
Yes
Source
Source: Article 12, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) Politička stranka vodi evidenciju o svojim prihodima i rashodima. Politička stranka dužna je Centralnoj izbornoj komisiji Bosne i Hercegovine podnijeti finansijski izvještaj za svaku kalendarsku godinu (računovodstvenu godinu). (2) Politička stranka obavezna je u svom finansijskom izvještaju uključiti sve koristi ostvarene od aktivnosti subjekata koji su na bilo koji način povezani s političkom strankom ili su pod njenom kontrolom. (3) Politička stranka podnosi poseban finansijski izvještaj za period izborne propagande na način kako je utvrđeno Izbornim zakonom Bosne i Hercegovine. (4) Do 31.3. naredne godine politička stranka podnosi finansijski izvještaj u formi koju odobri Centralna izborna komisija Bosne i Hercegovine. Ovaj izvještaj sadrži podatke utvrđene Izbornim zakonom Bosne i Hercegovine. Centralna izborna komisija Bosne i Hercegovine donosi propise za provođenje odredbi kojima se bliže utvrđuju sadržaj, forma, način i drugi detalji izvještavanja. (5) Sva lica koja su dužna podnijeti izvještaj moraju podnijeti i dodatne izvještaje koje zatraži Centralna izborna komisija Bosne i Hercegovine. (6) Centralna izborna komisija Bosne i Hercegovine u potpunosti je nadležna da provodi i izvršava odredbe ovog člana na način kako je to predviđeno Izbornim zakonom Bosne i Hercegovine. (EN) (1) A political party shall keep records of its revenues and expenditures. A political party is obliged to submit a financial report for each calendar year (fiscal year) to the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina. (2) A political party is required to include in its financial report all benefits derived from the activities of entities that are in any way affiliated with the political party or are under its control (3) A political party shall submit a separate financial report for the election campaign period, in the manner prescribed by the Election Law of Bosnia and Herzegovina. (4) By March 31 of the following year, a political party shall submit a financial report in a format approved by the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This report shall contain the information specified in the Election Law of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina shall issue regulations governing the implementation of provisions that further define the content, format, manner, and other details of reporting.(5) All persons required to submit reports must also submit any additional reports requested by the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina. (6) The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina is fully authorized to implement and enforce the provisions of this Article in accordance with the Election Law of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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49. Do candidates have to report on their election campaign finances? |
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Yes
Source
Source: Article 15.1a, BiH Election Law 2001, consolidated version (with 2024 amendments) (BS) Politička stranka i nezavisni kandidat koji učestvuju na izborima za organe vlasti Bosne i Hercegovine na svim nivoima će imati jedan račun za finansiranje izborne kampanje i dužni su, u vrijeme podnošenja prijave za ovjeru za učešće na izborima, Centralnoj izbornoj komisiji BiH podnijeti finansijski izvještaj za period koji počinje tri mjeseca prije dana podnošenja prijave za ovjeru. Osim toga, u roku od trideset (30) dana od dana objavljivanja izbornih rezultata u Službenom glasniku BiH, podnosi se i finansijski izvještaj za period od dana podnošenja prijave za ovjeru za izbore do dana ovjere rezultata izbora. (EN) A political party and independent candidate that participates in the elections for bodies of authority at all levels in BiH shall be obliged to file with the Central Election Commission of BiH, at the time of submission of the application for certification to participate in the elections a financial report for the period beginning three months prior to the date of submission. In addition, no later than thirty (30) days after the election results are published in the Official Gazette of BIH, a financial report shall be submitted to the Central Election Commission of BiH for the period beginning on the day of submission of the application for certification until the certification of the results. Available at: https://advokat-prnjavorac.com/zakoni/Izborni_zakon_BiH.pdf
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50. Do third parties have to report on election campaign finances? |
Code
Third parties are banned from participating in campaigns
Source
Source: Article 8, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) Finansiranje političkih stranaka zabranjuje se: (EN) 1) The financing of political parties is prohibited from: a) administrative bodies of the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the entities, cantons, the Brčko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as city and municipal bodies, b) public institutions, c) public enterprises, d) humanitarian organizations, e) unnamed or anonymous donors, f) religious communities, g) trade unions, associations, and other non-profit organizations financed from public funds, regardless of the amount of such funds, h) legal entities in which invested public capital amounts to at least 25%, i) other states, foreign political parties, and foreign legal entities. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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51. Is information in reports from political parties and/or candidates to be made public? |
Code
Yes
Source
Source: Article 13, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) Politička stranka obavezna je imenovati ovlašteno lice koje je odgovorno za vođenje poslovnih knjiga političkih stranaka, podnošenje finansijskih izvještaja i koje je ovlašteno da kontaktira s Centralnom izbornom komisijom Bosne i Hercegovine. (2) Podnosilac izvještaja obavještava Centralnu izbornu komisiju Bosne i Hercegovine o imenovanju ovlaštenog lica iz stava (1) ovog člana u roku od 15 dana od njegovog imenovanja i u slučaju bilo kakve promjene statusa tog lica dužni su u roku od 15 dana obavijestiti Centralnu izbornu komisiju Bosne i Hercegovine o toj promjeni. (3) Ovlašteno lice potpisuje sve izvještaje i odgovorno je za vođenje evidencije u vezi sa izvještajima, a na zahtjev Centralne izborne komisije Bosne i Hercegovine, ovlašteno lice obavezno je dostaviti izvještaje na uvid. (4) Političke stranke čuvaju sve svoje finansijske izvještaje najmanje šest godina nakon podnošenja. (5) Centralna izborna komisija Bosne i Hercegovine sve izvještaje stavlja na raspolaganje javnosti putem svoje veb-stranice i preduzima odgovarajuće mjere da bi se osiguralo da svi građani imaju pristup informacijama koje su sadržane u izvještajima. (6) Politička stranka dužna je javno prikazati porijeklo i način utroška sredstava prikupljenih tokom protekle kalendarske godine (računovodstvene godine). Završni račun i finansijski izvještaj u kojem se podrobno navode izvori prihoda, podaci o fizičkim i pravnim licima koja su dala dobrovoljne priloge te podaci o namjeni, odnosno aktivnostima za koje su sredstva utrošena, javni su dokumenti i objavljuju se na veb stranici političke stranke. (EN) (1) A political party is required to appoint an authorized person responsible for maintaining the party’s business records, submitting financial reports, and serving as the authorized contact with the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina. (2) The reporting entity shall notify the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina of the appointment of the authorized person referred to in paragraph (1) of this Article within 15 days of the appointment, and in the event of any change in the status of that person, it shall notify the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina within 15 days of such change. (3) The authorized person shall sign all reports and is responsible for keeping records related to the reports. Upon request of the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the authorized person is obliged to submit the reports for inspection. (4) Political parties shall keep all their financial reports for at least six years after submission. (5) The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina shall make all reports available to the public through its website and shall take appropriate measures to ensure that all citizens have access to the information contained in the reports. (6) A political party is obliged to publicly disclose the origin and use of funds collected during the previous calendar year (financial year). The final account and financial report, which detail the sources of income, information on natural and legal persons who made voluntary contributions, and data on the purpose and activities for which the funds were spent, are public documents and shall be published on the political party’s website. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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52. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates reveal the identity of donors? |
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Sometimes
Comment
For all non-monetary contributions, as well as those exceeding 100 convertible marks. Source
Source: Article 15.1a, BiH Election Law, consolidated version (with 2024 amendments) (BS) (1) Politička stranka i nezavisni kandidat koji učestvuju na izborima za organe vlasti Bosne i Hercegovine na svim nivoima će imati jedan račun za finansiranje izborne kampanje i dužni su, u vrijeme podnošenja prijave za ovjeru za učešće na izborima, Centralnoj izbornoj komisiji BiH podnijeti finansijski izvještaj za period koji počinje tri mjeseca prije dana podnošenja prijave za ovjeru. Osim toga, u roku od trideset (30) dana od dana objavljivanja izbornih rezultata u Službenom glasniku BiH, podnosi se i finansijski izvještaj za period od dana podnošenja prijave za ovjeru za izbore do dana ovjere rezultata izbora. (EN) A political party and independent candidate that participates in the elections for bodies of authority at all levels in BiH shall be obliged to file with the Central Election Commission of BiH, at the time of submission of the application for certification to participate in the elections a financial report for the period beginning three months prior to the date of submission. In addition, no later than thirty (30) days after the election results are published in the Official Gazette of BIH, a financial report shall be submitted to the Central Election Commission of BiH for the period beginning on the day of submission of the application for certification until the certification of the results. These reports shall contain the following: 1. All cash at hand; 2. All income and disbursements based on: memberships; transparent contributions from abroad; contributions from individual and legal entities; contributions in the form of goods and services (hereinafter referred to as “in-kind contributions”); returns on its own assets and entrepreneurial activities in accordance with provisions of the Law on Political Party Financing ; credits; loans; donations; rebates; refunds; other operating expenditures; and other sources for the reporting period as determined by the Central Election Commission of BiH; 3. Identification of the person or source of any payment and in-kind contribution, as well as the identification of a person who received that payment, in excess of one hundred (100) convertible marks, together with the date and amount of any such receipt; 4. The total amount of all account payables and total amount of disbursements in the following categories: costs for printing and distribution of posters, printing costs for preelection announcements, statements and so on, in the public media, organizational and operational costs for organizing rallies, costs for printing, reproducing and delivering pre-election materials directly to voters, and 5. the amount and nature of outstanding debts and obligations owed by or to the person who files a report and where such debts and obligations are settled for less than their reported amount or value, a statement as to the circumstances and conditions under which such debts or obligations were extinguished. Available at: https://advokat-prnjavorac.com/zakoni/Izborni_zakon_BiH.pdf
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53. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized income? |
Code
Yes
Source
Source: Article 15.1a, BiH Election Law, consolidated version (with 2024 amendments) (BS) (1) Politička stranka i nezavisni kandidat koji učestvuju na izborima za organe vlasti Bosne i Hercegovine na svim nivoima će imati jedan račun za finansiranje izborne kampanje i dužni su, u vrijeme podnošenja prijave za ovjeru za učešće na izborima, Centralnoj izbornoj komisiji BiH podnijeti finansijski izvještaj za period koji počinje tri mjeseca prije dana podnošenja prijave za ovjeru. Osim toga, u roku od trideset (30) dana od dana objavljivanja izbornih rezultata u Službenom glasniku BiH, podnosi se i finansijski izvještaj za period od dana podnošenja prijave za ovjeru za izbore do dana ovjere rezultata izbora. Ovi izvještaji sadrže: 1. sve gotovinske transakcije i raspoloživu gotovinu; 2. sve prihode i rashode, zasnovane na članarini prilozima fizičkih i pravnih lica, transparentnim prilozima iz inostranstva, prilozima fizičkih i pravnih lica, prilozima u obliku robe i usluga (u daljem tekstu: prilozima u naturi), prihodima na vlastitu imovinu i preduzetničke aktivnosti u skladu sa odredbama Zakona o finansiranju političkih partija, kreditima, pozajmicama, donacijama, olakšicama, povratu novca, ostalim materijalnim troškovima i ostalim izvorima prihoda za period izvještavanja koje odredi Centralna izborna komisija BiH; 3. identitet lica ili izvora uplate i priloga u naturi, kao i identitet lica koje je primilo takvu uplatu zajedno sa datumom i iznosom takve uplate; 4. ukupan iznos svih dospjelih dugovanja i ukupan iznos isplata po sljedećim osnovama: troškovi štampanja plakata i plakatiranja, troškovi štampanja predizbornih oglasa, proglasa, saopštenja i sl. u javnim i onlajn glasilima, troškovi organizacije i održavanja predizbornih skupova i troškovi štampanja, reprodukcije i slanja predizbornog materijala koji se šalje biračima; i 5. iznos i vrstu neizmirenih dugova i obaveza koje duguje podnosilac izvještaja ili koje treća lica duguju podnosiocu izvještaja, a u slučaju da su takvi dugovi i obaveze izmireni za manji iznos od njihovog prijavljenog iznosa ili vrijednosti, i izjavu koja se odnosi na okolnosti i uslove pod kojima su takvi dugovi ili obaveze otpisani. (EN) A political party and independent candidate that participates in the elections for bodies of authority at all levels in BiH shall be obliged to file with the Central Election Commission of BiH, at the time of submission of the application for certification to participate in the elections a financial report for the period beginning three months prior to the date of submission. In addition, no later than thirty (30) days after the election results are published in the Official Gazette of BIH, a financial report shall be submitted to the Central Election Commission of BiH for the period beginning on the day of submission of the application for certification until the certification of the results. These reports shall contain the following: 1. All cash at hand; 2. All income and disbursements based on: memberships; transparent contributions from abroad; contributions from individual and legal entities; contributions in the form of goods and services (hereinafter referred to as “in-kind contributions”); returns on its own assets and entrepreneurial activities in accordance with provisions of the Law on Political Party Financing ; credits; loans; donations; rebates; refunds; other operating expenditures; and other sources for the reporting period as determined by the Central Election Commission of BiH; 3. Identification of the person or source of any payment and in-kind contribution, as well as the identification of a person who received that payment, in excess of one hundred (100) convertible marks, together with the date and amount of any such receipt; 4. The total amount of all account payables and total amount of disbursements in the following categories: costs for printing and distribution of posters, printing costs for preelection announcements, statements and so on, in the public media, organizational and operational costs for organizing rallies, costs for printing, reproducing and delivering pre-election materials directly to voters, and 5. the amount and nature of outstanding debts and obligations owed by or to the person who files a report and where such debts and obligations are settled for less than their reported amount or value, a statement as to the circumstances and conditions under which such debts or obligations were extinguished. Available at: https://advokat-prnjavorac.com/zakoni/Izborni_zakon_BiH.pdf
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54. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized spending? |
Code
Yes
Source
Source: Article 13, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) Politička stranka obavezna je imenovati ovlašteno lice koje je odgovorno za vođenje poslovnih knjiga političkih stranaka, podnošenje finansijskih izvještaja i koje je ovlašteno da kontaktira s Centralnom izbornom komisijom Bosne i Hercegovine. (2) Podnosilac izvještaja obavještava Centralnu izbornu komisiju Bosne i Hercegovine o imenovanju ovlaštenog lica iz stava (1) ovog člana u roku od 15 dana od njegovog imenovanja i u slučaju bilo kakve promjene statusa tog lica dužni su u roku od 15 dana obavijestiti Centralnu izbornu komisiju Bosne i Hercegovine o toj promjeni. (3) Ovlašteno lice potpisuje sve izvještaje i odgovorno je za vođenje evidencije u vezi sa izvještajima, a na zahtjev Centralne izborne komisije Bosne i Hercegovine, ovlašteno lice obavezno je dostaviti izvještaje na uvid. (4) Političke stranke čuvaju sve svoje finansijske izvještaje najmanje šest godina nakon podnošenja. (5) Centralna izborna komisija Bosne i Hercegovine sve izvještaje stavlja na raspolaganje javnosti putem svoje veb-stranice i preduzima odgovarajuće mjere da bi se osiguralo da svi građani imaju pristup informacijama koje su sadržane u izvještajima. (6) Politička stranka dužna je javno prikazati porijeklo i način utroška sredstava prikupljenih tokom protekle kalendarske godine (računovodstvene godine). Završni račun i finansijski izvještaj u kojem se podrobno navode izvori prihoda, podaci o fizičkim i pravnim licima koja su dala dobrovoljne priloge te podaci o namjeni, odnosno aktivnostima za koje su sredstva utrošena, javni su dokumenti i objavljuju se na veb stranici političke stranke. (EN) (1) A political party is required to appoint an authorized person responsible for maintaining the party’s business records, submitting financial reports, and serving as the authorized contact with the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina. (2) The reporting entity shall notify the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina of the appointment of the authorized person referred to in paragraph (1) of this Article within 15 days of the appointment, and in the event of any change in the status of that person, it shall notify the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina within 15 days of such change. (3) The authorized person shall sign all reports and is responsible for keeping records related to the reports. Upon request of the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the authorized person is obliged to submit the reports for inspection. (4) Political parties shall keep all their financial reports for at least six years after submission. (5) The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina shall make all reports available to the public through its website and shall take appropriate measures to ensure that all citizens have access to the information contained in the reports. (6) A political party is obliged to publicly disclose the origin and use of funds collected during the previous calendar year (financial year). The final account and financial report, which detail the sources of income, information on natural and legal persons who made voluntary contributions, and data on the purpose and activities for which the funds were spent, are public documents and shall be published on the political party’s website. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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55. Which institution(s) receives financial reports from political parties and/or candidates? |
Code
EMB
Source
Source: Article 15.1, BiH Election Law 2001, consolidated version (with 2024 amendments) (BS) Politička stranka i nezavisni kandidat koji učestvuju na izborima za organe vlasti Bosne i Hercegovine na svim nivoima će imati jedan račun za finansiranje izborne kampanje i dužni su, u vrijeme podnošenja prijave za ovjeru za učešće na izborima, Centralnoj izbornoj komisiji BiH podnijeti finansijski izvještaj za period koji počinje tri mjeseca prije dana podnošenja prijave za ovjeru. Osim toga, u roku od trideset (30) dana od dana objavljivanja izbornih rezultata u Službenom glasniku BiH, podnosi se i finansijski izvještaj za period od dana podnošenja prijave za ovjeru za izbore do dana ovjere rezultata izbora. (EN) A political party and independent candidate that participates in the elections for bodies of authority at all levels in BiH shall be obliged to file with the Central Election Commission of BiH, at the time of submission of the application for certification to participate in the elections a financial report for the period beginning three months prior to the date of submission. In addition, no later than thirty (30) days after the election results are published in the Official Gazette of BIH, a financial report shall be submitted to the Central Election Commission of BiH for the period beginning on the day of submission of the application for certification until the certification of the results. Available at: https://advokat-prnjavorac.com/zakoni/Izborni_zakon_BiH.pdf
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56. Which institution(s) is responsible for examining financial reports and/or investigating violations? |
Code
EMB
Source
Source: Article 14, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) Centralna izborna komisija Bosne i Hercegovine nadležna je da ispita slučajeve u kojima nije postupljeno u skladu s odredbama ovog zakona i može određenim licima narediti da odgovore na pitanja u pisanoj formi da bi se osigurali dokumentirani i drugi dokazi, te pribavile izjave svjedoka u vezi sa istragom koju je eventualno pokrenula Centralna izborna komisija Bosne i Hercegovine. Centralna izborna komisija Bosne i Hercegovine može započeti istragu ili preduzeti odgovarajuće mjere samostalno ili po uloženom prigovoru. (2) Centralna izborna komisija Bosne i Hercegovine nadležna je za provođenje odredbi ovog zakona i nadležna je da odluči da li su politička stranka ili drugo lice prekršili odredbe ovog zakona, kao i da izrekne sankcije bilo kojoj političkoj stranci zbog nepridržavanja navedenih odredbi ili da preduzme odgovarajuće administrativne mjere u okviru svoje opće nadležnosti, u skladu sa zakonom. (3) Prije izricanja kazne ili preduzimanja administrativne mjere, Centralna izborna komisija Bosne i Hercegovine nastojat će postići da politička stranka, za koju je ustanovljeno da je prekršila odredbe ovog zakona, dobrovoljno otkloni uočene nedostatke, ako su oni otklonjivi. (4) Svaku sumnju o krivičnom djelu koje se može dovesti u vezu s finansiranjem političkih stranaka i finansiranjem izborne kampanje Centralna izborna komisija Bosne i Hercegovine obavezna je prijaviti nadležnom tužilaštvu i drugim organima nadležnim za provođenje zakona. (EN) (1) The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina is authorized to examine cases of non-compliance with the provisions of this law and may order certain persons to provide written responses in order to secure documentary and other evidence, as well as obtain witness statements related to an investigation initiated by the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Commission may initiate an investigation or take appropriate measures either on its own initiative or upon receiving a complaint. (2) The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina is responsible for enforcing the provisions of this law and has the authority to determine whether a political party or another person has violated the provisions of this law. It may impose sanctions on any political party for non-compliance with these provisions or take appropriate administrative measures within its general competence, in accordance with the law. (3) Before imposing penalties or taking administrative measures, the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina shall seek to ensure that a political party found to be in breach of the provisions of this law voluntarily remedies the identified deficiencies, if such deficiencies can be corrected. (4) Any suspicion of a criminal offense related to the financing of political parties and election campaigns must be reported by the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the competent prosecutor’s office and other law enforcement authorities. Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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57. What power is granted to the institution(s) responsible for examining reports and/or investigating violations? |
Code
Impose sanctions
Carry out investigation
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58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions? |
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Source: Article 8, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) Source: Article 19, Law on Political Party Financing 2012 (with 2016 amendments) (BS) (1) Finansiranje političkih stranaka zabranjuje se: a) organima uprave države Bosne i Hercegovine, entiteta, kantona, BrčkoDistrikta Bosne i Hercegovine, te gradskim i općinskim organima, b) javnim institucijama, c) javnim preduzećima, d) humanitarnim organizacijama, e) neimenovanim, odnosno anonimnim donatorima, f) vjerskim zajednicama, g) sindikatima, udruženjima i drugim neprofitnim organizacijama koje se finansiraju javnim sredstvima bez obzira na iznos sredstava, h) pravnim licima u kojima uloženi javni kapital iznosi najmanje 25%, i) drugim državama, stranim političkim strankama i stranim pravnim licima. (2) Zabrana iz stava (1) tačke a) ovog člana ne odnosi se na korištenje poslovnih prostorija, koje političke stranke koriste na osnovu odluke nadležnog organa. (3) Izuzetno, zabrana finansiranja političkih stranaka iz stava (1) tačke i) ovog člana ne odnosi se na finansiranje programa namijenjenih za edukaciju, a s ciljem razvoja i promoviranja demokratskih principa. (4) Privatna preduzeća koja su s organima izvršne vlasti na svim nivoima u Bosni i Hercegovini sklopila ugovor o javnoj nabavci usluga, ugovor o javnoj nabavci robe ili ugovor o javnoj nabavci radova, u skladu s propisima o javnim nabavkama u Bosni i Hercegovini, ne mogu finansijski pomagati političke stranke ako vrijednost ugovora u jednoj kalendarskoj godini prelazi iznos od 10.000,00 KM (deset hiljada konvertibilnih maraka). (5) Političke stranke ne mogu ostvarivati prihode od imovine koja nije u njihovom vlasništvu.(6) Zabranjeno je davanje dobrovoljnih priloga u novcu ili u formi proizvoda posredstvom trećih lica (posrednika). (7) Eventualni dobrovoljni prilozi uplaćeni na račun političke stranke iz nedopuštenih izvora prema st. (1) i (6) ovog člana, kao i iznosi dobrovoljnih priloga koji prelaze iznose utvrđene u članu 6. ovog zakona, te eventualne uplate dobrovoljnih priloga od neimenovanih, odnosno anonimnih izvora, politička stranka dužna je uplatiti u korist budžeta BiH, najkasnije u roku osam dana od dana primljene uplate, te o tome obavijestiti Centralnu izbornu komisiju Bosne i Hercegovine. Novčanom kaznom u iznosu od 500,00 KM (pet stotina konvertibilnih maraka) do 10.000,00 KM (deset hiljada konvertibilnih maraka) kaznit će se za prekršaj politička stranka koja: a) finansijska sredstva koristi suprotno odredbi člana 4. st. (1) i (2) ovog zakona, b) ne vodi evidenciju o prijemu članarina i dobrovoljnih priloga i ne izdaje potvrde o njihovom prijemu, u skladu s odredbom člana 5. stav (4) ovog zakona, c) se finansira podizanjem kredita kod banaka, u kojima je udio državnog osnivačkog kapitala veći od 25%. d) osigura sredstva iz izvora koji nisu propisani članom 3. ovog zakona, e) krši odredbe člana 9. ovog zakona, f) ne vodi evidenciju o svojim prihodima i rashodima u skladu s propisima, g) ne dostavi propisane finansijske izvještaje u skladu sa Izbornim zakonom Bosne i Hercegovine (član 12. stav (3)), h) ne podnese finansijski izvještaj u skladu sa ovim zakonom (član 12. stav (4)), i) ne dostavi dodatne finansijske izvještaje (član 12. stav (5)), j) ne imenuje ovlašteno lice koje je odgovorno za podnošenje izvještaja i ovlašteno da kontaktira s Centralnom izbornom komisijom Bosne i Hercegovine (član 13.), k) ne obavijesti Centralnu izbornu komisiju Bosne i Hercegovine u roku od petnaest dana od imenovanja ovlaštenog lica ili bilo kakve promjene statusa ovlaštenog lica. (2) Novčanom kaznom u iznosu od 200,00 KM (dvije stotine konvertibilnih maraka) do 2.000,00 KM (dvije hiljade konvertibilnih maraka) za prekršaj iz stava (1) ovog člana kaznit će se i fizičko lice koje izvrši prekršaj. (EN) "(1) Financing political parties shall be prohibited to: a) State, entity and cantonal bodies, bodies of Brčko District of BiH, and city and municipal bodies, b) Public institutions, c) Public enterprises, d) Humanitarian organizations, e) Anonymous donators, f) Religious communities, g) Labor unions, associations and other non-profit organizations, which are financed by public funds regardless of the amount, h) Legal entities in which invested capital amounts at least 25%, i) Other states, foreign parties and foreign legal entities. (2) The prohibition referred to in paragraph (1), point a) of this article shall not relate to use of business premises, which are used by political parties pursuant to the decision of a competent body. (3) Exceptionally, financing prohibition referred to paragraph (1), point i) of this Article does not refer to financing educational programs, aimed at developing and promoting democratic goals. (4) Private enterprises that closed contract on public procurement of services, contract on public procurement of goods or public procurement of work with the bodies of executive authorities at all levels in BiH in accordance with the regulations on public procurement in BiH, cannot financially support political parties if the value of the contract in one calendar year exceeds the amount of 10.000,00 KM (ten thousand convertible marks). (5) Political parties cannot obtain any incomes from property that is not owned by them. (6) It is prohibited to give contributions in cash or in kind contributions through third persons (by a proxy). (7) Likely contributions paid from sources prohibited in paragraph (1) and (6) of this Article to the account of a political party, as well as contributions exceeding the amount set in Article 6 of this Article, and possible payments of contributions by anonymous sources, shall be paid to the BiH budget by a political party, no later than eight days following receipt of such contributions." "A financial penalty in the amount from 500 KM (five hundred convertible marks) to 10.000 KM (ten thousand convertible marks) shall be pronounced for the violation to: a) a political party that used the funds contrary to the provision of Article 4, paragraph (1) and (2) of this Law, b) a political parties that failed to keep records on received membership fees and contributions and that failed to issue a receipt on received fees and contributions in accordance with provision of Article 5, paragraph (4) of this Article, c) a political party that is financed by obtaining a loan from banks; d) a political party that gets the funds from the sources that are not set forth in Article 3 of this Law; e) for violating provisions of Article 9 of this Law; f) a political party for failing to keep records on its incomes and expenditures in line with the regulations; g) a political party for failing to submit prescribed financial reports in line with the BiH Election Law (Article 12, paragraph 3); h) a political party for failing to submit financial reports in line with this Law (Article 12, paragraph 4); i) a political party for failing to submit additional financial reports (Article 12, paragraph 5): j) a political party for failing to appoint a person authorized to submit reports and to contact the BiH Central Election Commission (Article 13), k) a political party for failing to inform the BiH CEC within fifteen days following appointment of the authorized person or any other changes of the authorized person’s status. (2) A financial penalty in the amount from 200 KM (two hundred convertible marks) to 2.000 KM (two thousand convertible marks) shall be pronounced to a natural person for the offence referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article." Avaliable at: https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/Fin_Stranaka/DOC039-bos.PDF
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