8. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to candidates?

Belgium

Belgium

Answer
Yes, above certain threshold
Source

Article16bis of the Act of 4 July 1989 on the Limitation and Control of Election Expenses (amended in 2015).

"Art. 16 bis. Without prejudice to the registration obligation as specified at article 6,  paragraph 2, and article 116, § 6, subparagraph 2, of the Election Code, the identity of natural persons making donations, in any form, equivalent to 125 euros and more to political parties and their components, lists, candidates and political representatives shall be annually registered by the beneficiaries."

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