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

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Answer
Yes, spending limit exists
Source

Section 5. Restrictions on the Pre-election Campaign Expenses
(1) Restrictions on the amount of pre-election campaign expenses (pre-election expenses) of a political
party and association of political parties shall be regulated by the Law on Financing of Political
Organisations (Parties).
(2) For pre-election campaign, an unrelated person may use funds not exceeding 15 minimum monthly
wages. Within the meaning of this Law, a minimum monthly wage shall be the amount of the minimum
monthly wage which was determined on 1 January of the relevant calendar year.
Pre-election Campaign Law, Article 5 (2).

Comment

15 x minimum salary per election campaign.

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