44. Are there limits on traditional media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns?

Tunisia

Tunisia

Answer
Yes, for candidates Yes, for third parties Yes, for political parties
Source

Article 1: Order No. 860 of 2022 dated November 16, 2022, determining the total ceiling for spending on the election campaign for members of the House of Representatives of the People for the year 2022.:
The campaign for the elections of members of the House of People’s Representatives for the year 2022 will be financed exclusively through self-financing and private financing, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 75 of Basic Law No. 16 of 2014 dated May 26, referred to above.

Article 3, Order No. 860 of 2022 dated November 16, 2022, determining the total ceiling for spending on the election campaign for members of the House of Representatives of the People for the year 2022:
- The total spending ceiling specified for each candidate whose candidacy has been accepted for the 2022 elections for members of the Assembly of People’s Representatives is calculated based on the number of registered voters in the relevant electoral district.

Unofficial English translation.

Comment

It is a limit for candidates, parties, and third persons. These limits are equality, respect for human rights, and freedom for parties or candidates, they must be national and international for the constituency outside Tunisia.

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