13. Is there a ban on the use of state resources in favour or against a political party or candidate?

Tunisia

Tunisia

Answer
Yes
Source

Article 20, Decree-law of 2011-87, 2011, of the organization of political parties: the provisions of Chapter 19 apply to donations, gifts, and bequests in kind, as well as to free services.

Article 19, Decree-law of 2011-87, 2011, of the  organization of political parties: chapter 19 - Political parties are prohibited from accepting:
- Direct or indirect financing, in cash or kind, issued by any foreign entity.
- Direct or indirect financing from an unknown source.
- Aid, donations, and gifts issued by legal entities, whether private or public, with the exception of funding included in the state budget.
- Donations, gifts, and bequests issued by natural persons whose annual value exceeds sixty thousand (60,000) dinars for each donor.

Unofficial English translation.

Comment

Political parties are prohibited from accepting gifts, donations, and bequests in kind, as well as, gratuitous services free of charge from public or private entities.

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