43. Are there limits on the amount that third parties can spend on election campaign activities?

Israel

Israel

Answer
Yes, spending limit exists Yes, spending limit for party/candidate includes spending by other on their behalf
Source

"Organization linked to a party - a group of people either united or not, that participates in the electoral campaign or in ongoing party activity . They will be seen as an extension of the party considering all or some of this characteristics: its objectives, owner identity, its board and members, the revenues allocations and the financial sources to cover losses."

Source: Article 1, Parties Financing Law, 1973.

"Any expenditure of organizations linked to parties will be considered as a party expenditure".

Source: Article 10a(a), Parties Financing Law, 1973.

 

 

Comment

The Parties Financing Law addresses "organizations linked to parties", which can be seen as an extension of the party. Each expenditure of those related organization are then considered as party expenditure. The law also addresses "and active bo×’y in elections",  which works for a specific candidate list but is not directly related to it. The elections expenses of this body are not limited, but if it spends more than a certain amount for election purposes, it must register for this purpose at the State Comptroller, and restrictions are imposed on contributions to this body.

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