23. Is there a ban on political parties engaging in commercial activities?
Estonia
Answer
Yes
Source
A political party cannot be a shareholder of any other legal person.
Source: § 12.6(2), Political Parties Act, 1994 (amended 2014)
Political parties are formed on the principle of territoriality. Political parties cannot found sub-units in institutions, enterprises or organisations.
Source: § 3(1), Political Parties Act, 1994 (amended 2014)