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total countries/territories: 224
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Afghanistan
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a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
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No government department can contribute to the political campaign of a candidate or provide him/her with public resources unless equal conditions and facilities are available for all candidates.
No person may use public resources for electoral campaign unless similar conditions are provided to all candidates by the government.
Source:
Afghan Political Parties Act, art. 15(d): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/AF/afghanistan-political-parties-law-2005/view (2014).
http://www.afghanembassy.com.pl/afg/images/pliki/TheConstitution.pdf
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2019/09/24
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Albania
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a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
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Electoral Code: Art.87: 1. Political parties participating in the elections, which have received no less than 0.5 per cent of votes nationwide, are entitled to State Budget funds, based on the number of votes of each party in those elections. This fund is determined through a decision of the Assembly and comprises a separate item in the State Budget for the respective electoral year. This fund may not be lower than the aggregate sum allocated to political parties in the previous elections.
2. The CEC calculates the amount due to each party, by multiplying the monetary value of one valid vote, as defined in point 2 of this article, with the number of valid votes received by each party in the last elections.
Source:
Law on political parties, article 21.
Law No. 8580 on political parties, which were adopted by the Parliament on 10 February 2011.
The Electoral Code of the Republic of Albania, dated 2 April 2015,art.86, 87.
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2017/05/18
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Algeria
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c. Based on current legislative representation
e. Other
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Registered political parties are entitled to public funding in proportion to the number of parliamentary seats won. In addition, party lists that received at least twenty percent (20%) of the votes cast may obtain a refund of twenty-five percent (25%) of their campaign expenditure.
Source:
Law on Political Parties (Loi organique n° 12-04 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative aux partis politiques), art. 58: https://www.joradp.dz/hfr/consti.htm (2017);
Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 208: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/DZ/Algeria-Loi-organique-nb0-12-03-du-12-janvier-2012/view (2017)
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2019/09/25
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American Samoa
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f. No information available
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2017/08/18
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Andorra
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e. Other
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Performance at current election. Applies only to the direct public funding.
Source:
Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 31: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
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2023/06/09
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Angola
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a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
b. Based on result of previous election
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Political parties or coalitions of political parties with seats in the National Assembly receive annual grants from the State budget, distributed according to the number of votes cast in the last general elections. In addition, an annual grant from the State budget is equally distributed to all legally established political parties.
In relation to electoral campaigns, all political parties participating in elections are entitled to equal public funding.
Source:
Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 80 (1-a), 81: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017);
Law n.º 22/10 of 3 December 2010 on Political Parties, art. 7: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bba5a9a35-5652-4e00-ba36-89281ab1b7a6%7D.pdf (2017);
Law n.º 10/12 of 22 March 2012 regulating the funding of political parties, art. 5: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bde0141b8-591a-4f3c-800a-4907d0711dbb%7D.pdf (2017)
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2017/03/29
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Anguilla
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f. No information available
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2015/02/27
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Antigua and Barbuda
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f. No information available
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There is no public funding of political parties.
Source:
International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns"
http://www.idea.int/publications/fopp_america/upload/Libro_completo.pdf
Representation of the People Act 2001 Art 83
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/AG/antigua-and-barbuda-amendment-to-the/view
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2014/06/05
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Argentina
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a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
b. Based on result of previous election
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20% of available resources are distributed in an egalitarian way between all recognized parties, while 80% are distributed in proportion with the results of the previous national deputies election.
Source:
Law for Financing Political Parties: “Ley de Financiamiento de los partidos políticos — Ley 26215”, art. 9: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/AR/argentina-ley-26215-financiamiento-pp-pp-2019/ (2019)
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2021/12/26
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Armenia
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b. Based on result of previous election
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State budget means are allocated to such party (party alliances), whose voting list during the last elections to the National Assembly has received at least 3 per cent of the sum of the total number of votes in favor of voting lists of all parties that have participated in the elections and the amount of inaccuracies.
Source:
Law of the Republic of Armenia on Political Parties, adopted on 3 July 2002, art 27 (2): http://www.translation-centre.am/pdf/Translat/HH_orenk/Political_Parties/Political_parties_en.pdf (2013).
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2015/12/01
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Aruba
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f. No information available
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Source:
Mr. Hubert Maduro, President, Electoral Council of Aruba
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2017/07/07
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Australia
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b. Based on result of previous election
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Parties will receive payment only where their candidates win at least 4% of the formal first preference vote in each electorate contested For Senate groups, it is sufficient if the group as a whole wins at least 4% of the votes.
Source:
Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (amended in 2019) Section 296 and 297: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2019C00103/f85985f8-e256-4e11-ad31-884ed7f92224
The Australian Electoral Commission 'Funding, Disclosure and Political Parties'
https://www.aec.gov.au/Parties_and_Representatives/index.htm#handbooks
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2024/09/09
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Austria
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b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
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Each party represented in the National Council with at least five members minimum requirement for constituting a club) shall receive an annual basic amount determined by the Legislature.
Source:
International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns"
Federal Act on the Functions, Financing and Election Campaigning of
Political Parties, Section 2.
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2012/05/29
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Azerbaijan
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a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
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25.1: In accordance with Article 25.2 of this Law, financial aid is allocated by the state for financing the activity of the political party, and for this purpose, funds are provided in a separate budget line every year.
25.2: Funds provided for in Article 25.1 of this Law (hereinafter referred to as funds) shall be allocated since the formation of the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the authorized composition based on the information of the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the number of valid votes won to winning political parties that participated at the
new calling to the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan and be divided between political
parties in the following manner and transferred to their bank accounts quarterly in accordance
with Article 25.7 of this Law:
25.2.1. 40 percent of funds are divided equally among the political parties represented in
the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
25.2.2. 50 percent of the funds are divided among the members of the Milli Majlis of the
Republic of Azerbaijan, and the amount received as a result of multiplying the amount received
by the number of MPs elected from the political parties represented in the Milli Majlis of the
Republic of Azerbaijan is allocated to those political parties. In the event of an increase or
decrease in the number of MPs representing political parties in the Milli Mejlis of the Azerbaijan
Republic, as a result of repeat and by-elections to the Milli Mejlis of the Azerbaijan Republic, as
well as in connection with the emergence (change) of the party affiliation of the current MPs, as
well as for other reasons, this fund will also be allocated to these political parties in accordance
with the rule established in the first sentence of the article. The unused part of the funds provided
for the political parties in the first sentence of this article for the corresponding quarter is
distributed among the political parties in proportion to the number of MPs representing the
political parties in the Milli Mejlis of the Azerbaijan Republic at the end of this quarter;
25.2.3. Five percent of funds is allocated for new political parties represented in the Milli
Majlis of the Azerbaijan Republic in the amount corresponding to the share of each political party
for the corresponding quarter as a result of repeat and by-elections to the Milli Majlis of the
Azerbaijan Republic, as well as in connection with the creation (change) of party affiliation of
acting MPs in accordance with Article 25.2.1 of this Law;
25.2.4. 2.5 percent of the funds are divided equally among the political parties who won
valid votes in the elections to the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan, but are not represented
in the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
25.2.5. 2.5 percent of the funds are divided proportionally according to the number of votes
won among the political parties provided for in Article 25.2.4 of this Law.
25.3. In accordance with Articles 25.2.4 and 25.2.5 of this Law, the upper limit of the annual
state financial assistance allocated to a political party cannot be more than double revenue of
this party, indicated in the financial report submitted in accordance with Article 27 of this Law
(excluding funds allocated within the framework of state financial assistance).
Source:
Law on Political Parties of the Republic of Azerbaijan including 2023 amendments, article 25: https://www.venice.coe.int/webforms/documents/default.aspx?pdffile=CDL-REF(2023)012-e
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2024/11/12
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Bahamas
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f. No information available
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There are no provisions in the law related to the register and rights of political parties.
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2017/03/27
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Bahrain
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g. Not applicable
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Source:
The Shura and Representatives Councils Law 2002: https://regulations-references-laws-s3-bucket.s3.me-south-1.amazonaws.com/public/_pdf-1705188185067.pdf
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2024/11/25
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Bangladesh
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f. No information available
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Source:
S. M. Asaduzzaman; Public Relations Officer; Bangladesh Election Commission. Email: [email protected]
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2012/05/30
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Barbados
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f. No information available
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Source:
Donville Johnson, Chief Electoral Officer, Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Barbados, Donvillej(a)hotmail.com
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2002/07/09
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Belarus
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g. Not applicable
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Source:
Electoral Code: "Electoral Code of the Republic of Belarus”, art. 46: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/BY/belarus-electoral-code-2023-english/
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2023/09/13
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Belgium
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b. Based on result of previous election
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Source:
Law of 4 July 1989 on the limitation and control of election expenses for the election of the Federal Assembly, and the funding and open accounting of political parties, Art. 15 - 21
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2019/04/25
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Belize
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g. Not applicable
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There is no public funding in Belize.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act, Chapter 9”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BZ/belize-representation-of-the-people-act-2020/ ;
Preliminary Report of the OAS Electoral Observation Mission for the General Elections of
March 12, 2025 in Belize: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BZ/belize-oas-eom-2025-preliminary-report/ ;
International IDEA Political Finance Database: https://www.idea.int/data-tools/data/country?country=23&database_theme=302
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2025/03/24
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Benin
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a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
c. Based on current legislative representation
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Legally established political parties having at least one member of the National Assembly receive annual funding from the State. The distribution of this funding is proportional to the number of seats won by each political party. For the reimbursement of election campaign to the political parties and individual candidates, the State allocates a flat fee per candidate elected in respect of legislative and local elections. For presidential elections, the lump-sum reimbursement is made for any candidate who obtained at least 10% of the votes cast.
Source:
Law N° 2001/21 Charter of Political Parties, art. 40: http://library.fes.de/pdf-files/bueros/benin/05207.pdf (2016);
Law n ° 2010-33 of 7 January 2011 setting general rules for the elections in the Republic of Benin, art. 95: http://ddata.over-blog.com/1/35/48/78/Benin-2/Loi-electorale-generale-pour-2011.pdf (2016)
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2019/04/05
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Bermuda
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g. Not applicable
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Source:
Randy Scott, Parliamentary Registry
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2012/05/31
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Bhutan
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a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
e. Other
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The Election Commission shall make the payment out of the Public Election Fund in a non-discriminatory manner to the registered political parties and candidates in accordance with law made by Parliament.
All Political Parties and Candidates shall apply for Fund in the prescribed Application Forms.
Source:
Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, Chapter 15, Article 278: https://www.ecb.bt/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ElectionActEnglish.pdf
Public Election Fund Rules and Regulations of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2018, Articles 7.1: https://www.ecb.bt/Rules/fund.pdf
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2024/08/27
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Bolivia
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a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
b. Based on result of previous election
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Direct public funding to political parties was abolished in 2008. However, political parties will have access to free broadcast time.
Source:
Political Parties’ Law; “Ley de Organizaciones Políticas — Ley 1096-2018”, art. 75: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-1096-2018-de-organizaciones-politicas/ (2019).
Electoral Law; “Ley del Régimen Electoral — Ley 026-2010”, art. 122-123 (b): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-026-2010-regimen-electoral-vigente/ (2019).
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2024/12/10
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
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a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
b. Based on result of previous election
e. Other
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The funds from the budget are allocated to political parties, namely to the coalitions of political parties in the manner that:
a) 30% of the total amount of funds is equally distributed to all political parties, namely
the coalitions of political parties that won the mandate,
b) 60% of the total amount is distributed equivalent to the number of delegates' mandates that each political party, coalition of political parties, and/or independent candidate hold at the time of allocation.
c) 10% of the total amount is distributed to parliamentary groups proportional to the number of seats belonging to less represented gender
Source:
Electoral Law: Law on the Financing of Political Parties of Bosnia and Herzegovina, art. 7.
http://izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/BiH_Election_Law_last_consolidated_version_2018.pdf
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2025/06/23
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Botswana
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g. Not applicable
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There is no public funding for political parties or candidates.
Source:
EISA - Code of conduct and party finance in Botswana: http://www.content.eisa.org.za/old-page/botswana-code-conduct-and-party-finance (2014).
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2014/10/28
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Brazil
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a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
b. Based on result of previous election
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Law on Political Parties:
Article 41. The Superior Electoral Court, within five days from the date of the deposit referred to in § 1 of the previous article, shall make the respective distribution to the national bodies of the parties, following these criteria:
I – one percent of the total of the Party Fund shall be allocated for equal distribution to all parties that have their statutes registered with the Superior Electoral Court;
II – ninety-nine percent of the total of the Party Fund shall be distributed to the parties that have met the conditions of Article 13, in proportion to the votes obtained in the last general election for the Chamber of Deputies.
Article 41-A. From the total of the Party Fund:
I – 5% (five percent) will be allocated for equal distribution to all parties that meet the constitutional requirements for access to Party Fund resources; and
II – 95% (ninety-five percent) will be distributed to the parties in proportion to the votes obtained in the last general election for the Chamber of Deputies.
Sole paragraph. For the purposes of the provisions of item II, any changes in party affiliation will be disregarded in all cases.
Constitution:
Article 17. The creation, merger, incorporation, and extinction of political parties are free, provided that national sovereignty, the democratic regime, pluralism, and fundamental human rights are safeguarded, and subject to the following precepts:
§ 7. Political parties must allocate at least 5% (five percent) of the resources from the Party Fund to the creation and maintenance of programs that promote and disseminate the political participation of women, in accordance with intraparty interests.
§ 8. The amount from the Special Campaign Financing Fund and the portion of the Party Fund allocated for electoral campaigns, as well as the free broadcasting time on radio and television to be distributed by the parties to their respective female candidates, must be at least 30% (thirty percent), proportional to the number of female candidates. The distribution must be carried out according to criteria defined by the respective governing bodies and statutory regulations, considering the autonomy and interests of the party.
§ 9. From the resources derived from the Special Campaign Financing Fund and the Party Fund allocated for electoral campaigns, political parties must, as a requirement, allocate 30% (thirty percent) to candidates who are Black or Brown, in the constituencies that best serve the interests and strategies of the parties.
Source:
Law on Political Parties, Law No. 9,096, Article 41, 41-A:
https://www.tse.jus.br/legislacao/codigo-eleitoral/lei-dos-partidos-politicos/lei-dos-partidos-politicos-lei-nb0-9.096-de-19-de-setembro-de-1995
Constitution of the Federative Republic of Brazil, 1988, Article 17:
https://www.tse.jus.br/legislacao/codigo-eleitoral/constituicao-federal/constituicao-da-republica-federativa-do-brasil
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2024/10/24
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Brunei Darussalam
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g. Not applicable
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Source:
Constitution: http://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/fdl/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Brunei_Constitution_1959_amended%202011_EN.pdf (2013);
CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bx.html
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2013/03/18
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Bulgaria
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b. Based on result of previous election
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Art 27.
(1) (Changes – State Gazette No73 2006) The total sum provided for as subsidies for political parties and coalitions shall be determined on an annual basis in the State Budget Act of the Republic of Bulgaria depending on the number of valid votes received in the last parliamentary elections, with a subsidy being envisaged for one received vote in the amount of 5 per cent of the minimum work wage for the country for the current calendar year.
(2) The mode of granting funds to subsidize parties and coalitions shall be determined by the Minister of Finance.
Source:
Electoral Law: Political Parties Act, art. 27, 178: http://www.legislationline.org/documents/action/popup/id/15811 (2014)
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2014/10/09
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Burkina Faso
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f. No information available
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2015/12/04
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Burma (Myanmar)
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g. Not applicable
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Source:
The Pyithu Hluttaw Election Law: http://www.altsean.org/Research/2010/Resources/Laws/Pyithu%20Hluttaw%20Election%20Law.pdf (2013);
The Political Parties Registration Law No. 2 /2010 with the 2011 amendments: http://www.altsean.org/Research/2010/Resources/Laws/Political%20Parties%20Registration%20Law.pdf (2013).
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2015/11/17
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Burundi
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c. Based on current legislative representation
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Source:
Electoral Code, art. 27, 31: https://courconstitutionnelle.gov.bi/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Code-Electoral_30092024095027.pdf
Law amending Law No. 1/006 of 26 June 2003 on the organization and functioning of political parties: https://presidence.gov.bi/2011/09/10/loi-n116-du-10-septembre-2011-portant-revision-de-la-loi-n1006-du-26-juin-2003-portant-organisation-et-fonctionnement-des-partis-politiques/
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2025/05/08
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Cambodia
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g. Not applicable
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Article 28: The State could allocate the national budget of equal amounts to all political parties, for a purpose of using only in the campaign for election of Representatives of the people (members of parliament). Any political party which fails to receive 3% (three per cent) of the total of valid ballots of the whole country or which fails to gain one (1) seat in the Parliament, shall, within a period of 3 months from the date of proclamation of the election final result, pay back such above allocated budget in full amount to the State.
Article 29: A political party shall be prohibited from receiving contributions in any form from state institutions, non-governmental organisations, associations, public enterprises, public foundations, public institutes except in those cases as stated in Article 28 of this law. 23 A political party shall be prohibited from receiving contributions in any form from foreign institutions, foreign companies, foreigners, or those organisations which has
foreign financing source.
Source:
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Cambodia, A Human Rights Analysis of the Amended Law on Political Parties, arts. 28-29: https://cambodia.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/Analysis%20on%20the%20Amended%20Law%20on%20Political%20Parties%2028%2003%202017%20FINAL%20no%20TC.pdf;
Law on the Election of the Members of the National Assembly, art. 81: http://ngocedaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/tmp_11849-Draft-of-LEMNA-by-CNRP-CPP_March_08_2015132491924.pdf
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2023/10/11
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Cameroon
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b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
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Funds reserved for political parties represented in the National Assembly, the Senate, the Regional Council and / or City Council, are allocated in proportion to their current legislative representation.
In addition, there are funds allocated to political parties according to the number of votes obtained in the last elections, provided they have obtained at least 5% of the votes cast in at least one constituency.
Source:
Electoral Code Chapter X section 281: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CM/cameroon-electoral-code-english-2012
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2018/11/06
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Canada
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b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
d. Based on number of candidates put forward in present election
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Annual allowances for registered political parties are based on the number of valid votes obtained nationally in the previous general election the party must receive at least 2 percent of the valid votes cast, or at least 5 percent of the valid votes cast in the electoral districts in which the party endorsed a candidate. The apportionment of broadcasting time among political parties is based on a formula that gives equal weight to the percentage of seats in the House of Commons and the share of the popular vote in the previous general election, and half weight to the number of candidates endorsed by each of the registered parties at the previous general election, expressed as a percentage of all candidates endorsed by all registered parties at that election.
Source:
Elections Canada:Backgrounders:Financing of Registered Political Parties – New Rules on January 1, 2004 (http://www.elections.ca/content.asp?section=gen&document=ec90532&dir=bkg&lang=e&textonly=false)
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2025/03/28
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Cape Verde
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b. Based on result of previous election
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The state funding is distributed to political parties that participated in election in proportion to the valid votes obtained by each political party in each election.
Source:
Electoral Law as amended by Law No 56/VII/2010, art. 124 (3): http://www.parlamento.cv/userfiles/image/site/Leis/Altera%20o%20C%C3%B3digo%20Eleitoral%20-%20texto%20integrante.pdf (2016)
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2016/05/04
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Cayman Islands
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g. Not applicable
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There is no public funding.
Source:
Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ;
Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ;
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2021/12/13
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Central African Republic
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a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
c. Based on current legislative representation
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a) Free equal space for electoral posters is available to each candidate.
Expenses for the printing of ballots are covered by the Independent Electoral Commission.
Free broadcast time is allocated by the Supreme Council of Communication.
c) The State participates directly in the financing of political parties and groups with annual grants allocated in proportion to the number of deputies to the National Assembly. It also reimburses 50% of the electoral campaign expenses.
Source:
Electoral Law N° 09.016, Art. 55, 58, 59: http://ddata.over-blog.com/1/35/48/78/Centrafrique/CODE_ELECTORAL-RCA-2-octobre-2010.pdf (2016);
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2021/04/19
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Chad
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a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
c. Based on current legislative representation
e. Other
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The annual grants are included in the general budget of the state and are distributed according to the following principles:
- 15% is allocated to political parties that participated in the last presidential, parliamentary or local elections;
- 40% is distributed to political parties represented in the National Assembly in proportion to their number of deputies;
- 35% is allocated to the political parties represented in municipal councils in proportion to their number of councilors,
- 10% is distributed to political parties with women deputies elected to the National Assembly in proportion to the number of elected women MPs.
Source:
Law No. 019/PR/2009 on the Charter of Political Parties, art. 54: http://www.cefod.org/legitchad/web/texte/2718#h4 (2016)
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2019/04/23
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Chile
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b. Based on result of previous election
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Every year, the total contribution to be allocated will consist of the equivalent to 0.04 ‘Unidades de Fomento’ (units of account) multiplied by the number of votes validly cast during the last election. This contribution can never be less than 0.04 ‘Unidades de Fomento’ multiplied by 40% of the total number of people in the electoral roll, nor more than 0.04 ‘Unidades de Fomento’ multiplied by 60% of such people. The result will be divided into four equal parts, to be allocated quarterly in the months of January, April, July and October.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica Constitucional de los Partidos Políticos (2016)”, art. 33bis:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CL/chile-ley-organica-constitucional-de-los-partidos/
Electoral Law: “Ley sobre Transparencia, Límite y Control del Gasto Electoral (2016)”, art. 13-15bis:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CL/chile-ley-sobre-el-gasto-electoral-2017/
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2025/03/21
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China
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f. No information available
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2012/06/04
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Cocos (keeling) Islands
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a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
b. Based on result of previous election
e. Other
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292G
Election funding may be payable in relation to registered political parties, candidates and groups under this Division. The election funding is payable in relation to any candidate who received more than 4% of the total first preference votes cast in the election. Election funding of $10,000 (as indexed) is paid as soon as practicable after 20 days after the polling day for the election or elections. However, a claim must be made for election funding of more than that amount to be paid.
The amount of the election funding is worked out by reference to the number of formal first preference votes received by the candidate. However, for an amount of election funding that is more than $10,000 (as indexed), the amount is capped at the amount of actual expenditure incurred by the candidate or the registered political party endorsing the candidate.
(Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, section 292G).
175LB. Election funding reimbursement amount, entitlement to
Subject to this Division, after an election the election funding reimbursement amount under section 175LC is payable for each eligible vote given for a candidate.
(Western Australia Electoral Act 1907, section 175LB).
Source:
Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, as amended on 8 March 2019, section 292G: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2019C00103
Western Australia Electoral Act 1907, section 175LB: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/legislation/statutes.nsf/main_mrtitle_290_homepage.html
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2019/08/02
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Colombia
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a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
e. Other
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Ten percent (10%) shall be distributed equally among all the political parties or movements with legal personality.
Fifteen percent (15%) shall be distributed equally among the political parties or movements that obtained 3% or more of the total valid votes cast in the country in the last election of the Senate or House of Representatives.
Forty percent (40%) shall be distributed equally among all parties or movements in proportion to the number of seats obtained in the last election of the Congress.
Fifteen percent (15%) shall be distributed equally among all the political parties or movements in proportion to the number of seats obtained in the last election of municipal councils.
Ten percent (10%) shall be allocated equally among all political parties or movements in proportion to the number of seats obtained in the last election of departmental assemblies.
Five percent (5%) shall be allocated equally among all political parties or movements in proportion to the number of women elected to public offices.
Five percent (5% ), will be distributed equally among all the political parties or movements in proportion to the number of young elected public offices.
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución Política de Colombia”, art. 109: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CO/colombia-constitucion-politica-de-colombia-2016 (2016).
Law 1475 of 2011: “Ley 1475 de 2011 sobre los partidos y movimientos políticos”, art. 16 (7), 17, 21, 36: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CO/colombia-ley-1475-de-2011-sobre-partidos-politicos/ (2011).
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2024/12/13
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Comoros
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f. No information available
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Source:
Law No 10-018/AU Amending certain provisions of the Electoral Act No. 07-001/AU of 14 January 2007.
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/KM/comores-electoral-law-2010/view (2016)
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2016/04/12
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Congo (Brazzaville)
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a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
c. Based on current legislative representation
e. Other
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54. Political parties are entitled to public funding.
a) Each candidate or list of candidates is entitled to equal space for placing electoral posters and to equal broadcast time.
c & e) In 2009, political parties were granted $2 million according to the number of deputies or senators representing each party in the parliament. State funding was also distributed to parties that were not represented in parliament, but had put forward candidates in more than half of the constituencies, or had obtained at least 5% of the votes cast in all electoral districts in the previous elections.
Source:
Election law of 24 November 2001, Art. 31, 36, 39: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017)
Constitution Article 54
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-constitution-2002/view
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2017/03/29
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Congo (Kinshasa), Democratic Republic of the
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e. Other
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c) Public grants are allocated to political parties represented in one of the two chambers of the Parliament in proportion to their number of representatives.
Source:
Loi n° 08/005 du 10 juin 2008 portant financement public des partis politiques, art. 3: http://www.leganet.cd/Legislation/Droit%20Public/Divers/L.08.005.10.06.2008.htm
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2016/11/29
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Cook Islands
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g. Not applicable
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Source:
Teokoati Joseph, Chief Probation Officer, Probation Service - Ministry of Justice
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2012/06/05
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Costa Rica
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b. Based on result of previous election
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The legislation sets forth that a political party is entitled to receive the contribution of the State if it obtains a minimum of 4% of the issued votes.
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución Política de la República de Costa Rica”, art. 96: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CR/costa-rica-constitucion-politica-reformas-2015.pdf/; Electoral Law: “Ley 8765: Código Electoral”, art. 90: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CR/costa-rica-ley-8765-codigo-electoral-2018.pdf/; Regulations on political parties' funding: "Reglamento sobre el financiamiento de los partidos políticos", http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CR/costa-rica-decreto-17-2009-reglamento-financiamiento-partidos-politicos.pdf/
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2018/01/24
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Croatia
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b. Based on result of previous election
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Article 7: Funds for the regular annual financing of political parties are provided in the State Budget of the Republic of Croatia in the amount of 0.056 % of State Budget current expenditure funds for the previous year.
Article 9: (1) The funds referred to in Article 7 of this Act shall be distributed in the following manner: an equal amount of funds per each Member of the Croatian Parliament shall be determined, and a single political party shall be entitled to funds in proportion to the number of its Members of Parliament when the Croatian Parliament is constituted.
Article 10: For each elected Member of Parliament representing an underrepresented gender, political parties shall be entitled to a compensation totalling 10 % of the amount envisaged for each Member of Parliament and specified in Article 9, paragraph 1 of this Act.
Source:
Electoral Law: The Act on the Financing of Political Parties, Independent Lists and Candidates (No.: 006-01/06-02/01, 15 December 2006), art. 7, 9-10.
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/4681/file/Croatia%20Financing%20Political%20Parties_Act_2006_en.pdf
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2025/04/15
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Cuba
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g. Not applicable
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Source:
Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
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2023/09/12
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Cyprus
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a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
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Art. 4(3) The parliamentary parties shall receive regular funding, the amount of which shall be prescribed by the Council of Ministers and shall be included in the state budget: Provided that the regular funding received by parliamentary parties shall be allocated as follows: (i) A percentage of 22% of regular funding shall be distributed in equal shares; and (ii) the remaining part shall be distributed in proportion to the percentages they received at the last parliamentary elections.
Source:
The Political Parties Law 2012, Art. 4:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-the-political-parties-law-2012/ (2016);
Evaluation Report on Cyprus on Transparency of Party Funding 2011:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-evaluation-report-on-cyprus-on-transparency/ (2016).
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2024/10/25
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Cyprus (North)
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f. No information available
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2012/06/07
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Czech Republic
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b. Based on result of previous election
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Article 85: Contributions to election expenses are only provided in connection with the elections to the Chamber of Deputies. After verifying the results of the elections, the Chamber of Deputies shall inform the Ministry of Finance of the amount of valid votes obtained by individual political parties, movements and coalitions. Each political party, movement or coalition acquiring at least 1.5% of the overall amount of valid votes shall receive CZK 100.00 from the State Budget for every obtained vote.
Source:
Electoral Law: Act of Law 247/1995 Coll., on elections to the Parliament of the Czech Republic (amended by 480/2006 Coll.), art. 85. https://www.psp.cz/en/docs/laws/1995/247.html
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CZ/czech-republic-act-no.-247-on-elections-to-the/view (2017)
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2023/09/18
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Côte d'Ivoire
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b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
e. Other
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The first grant is distributed to political parties and groups that have obtained at least 10% of votes in legislative elections in proportion to the number of votes obtained. The second grant is given to political parties and groups in proportion to the number of seats obtained in the National Assembly. The third grant is distributed to the parliamentary groups in proportion to the number of members enrolled in them.
Source:
Loi relative au financement sur fonds publics des partis et groupements politiques et des candidats à l'élection présidentielle (2004), art. 4,5,6,7: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-law-no.-2004-494-of-10-september-2004/view
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2016/12/01
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Denmark
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b. Based on result of previous election
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The funding is allocated to each of the parties based on previous election results.
Source:
https://www.idea.int/sites/default/files/publications/funding-of-political-parties-and-election-campaigns.pdf
Anne Birte Pade, Head of Election Unit, Ministry of Interior,
adp(a)im.dk
Klaus Josefsen, Election Unit, Ministry of Interior,
kjo(a)im.dk
International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns"
http://www.idea.int/publications/funding_parties/upload/full.pdf
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2016/10/14
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Djibouti
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g. Not applicable
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Article 59: The State pays the following propaganda expenses: - the printing of the ballot papers; - the printing of a circular to send or to send to all voters; - the printing and display of a cabinet with a maximum dimension of 594mmx84l mm; - the printing and display of a 297 mm x 420 mm format cupboard. A propaganda commission to give an opinion on the printing price of the election documents must be constituted at least twenty days before the date of the elections.
Article 60:Candidates and political parties can use the state and state television channels for their election campaign. A 60-minute program per candidate for the presidential elections, and by party for the parliamentary elections, is made available to the candidates. This 60 minutes duration, both on radio and television, can be used in a fractional way. The programs must be recorded and produced in the RTD studios.
No information available on direct public funding of political parties.
Source:
Electoral Law n° 1/ AN /92 regulating elections, as amended by Organic Law n ° L 11/AN/02/4, art. 59, 60, 61: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/DJ/djibouti-loi-electorale-avec-modifications-2002/view
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2018/04/02
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Dominica
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f. No information available
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Political parties do not receive public funding.
Source:
International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns"
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2006/11/15
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Dominican Republic
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a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
b. Based on result of previous election
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In the course of general elections, eighty percent of the financing is allocated equally among the political parties that obtained more than five percent of the valid votes issued in the last electoral process; and, the remaining twenty percent is allocated equally among the parties that obtained less than five percent.
Source:
Ley núm. 33-18, de Partidos, Agrupaciones y Movimientos Políticos G.O. No. 10917, art. 61 y 62 (3): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-33-18-de-partidos/ (2018)
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2020/02/05
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Ecuador
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a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
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Indirect funding will be equal. The resources coming from the General State Budget will be allocated by the National Electoral Council as follows: 50% of the funding is distributed equally to political parties or movements; 35% is distributed according to the number of votes obtained by each political organization in the last multi-member elections; and the remaining 15% is allocated to the Institute of Electoral Research and Political Analysis.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica Electoral y de Organizaciones Políticas de la República del Ecuador, Código de la Democracia”, art. 202, 203, 205, 355, 358: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/EC/ecuador-codigo-democracia-2023/
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2025/03/13
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Egypt
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g. Not applicable
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Political parties are not entitled to public funding.
Source:
Constitution of the Arab Republic of Egypt 2014: http://www.sis.gov.eg/Newvr/Dustor-en001.pdf(2014);
Law No. 38/1972 On The People’s Assembly (28/12/2011) with its amendments: http://www.democracy-reporting.org/files/law_on_the_people_s_assembly_including_amendments_to_october_2011.pdf (2011);
Decree of the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, by Law No.(45) of 2014, on the Issuance of Law for regulating the Exercise of Some Political Rights, art. 26: http://www.sis.gov.eg/En/Templates/Articles/tmpArticles.aspx?ArtID=78396#.ViD_3vlVhHw.
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2018/03/20
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El Salvador
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b. Based on result of previous election
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An amount is given to each contending party depending of the number of votes cast they obtained.
Source:
Political Parties Act: "Decreto No. 307 — Ley de Partidos Políticos", art. 51–62: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/SV/el-salvador-recopilacion-legislacion-electoral-2021/
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2024/12/19
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Eritrea
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f. No information available
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There is no provision in law
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2011/06/22
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Estonia
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b. Based on result of previous election
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Law:§ 12(7).
(1) A political party represented in the Riigikogu has the right to receive an allocation from the state budget by the fifth date of each calendar month. The size of the monthly allocation shall be one twelfth of the annual amount. The size of the allocation shall be proportionate to the number of seats obtained in the elections of the Riigikogu
(2) A political party that participated in the elections of the Riigikogu, but did not exceed the election threshold and received at least:
1) one percent of the votes, shall receive an allocation of 9,587 euros a year from the state budget;
2) four percent of the votes, shall receive an allocation of 15,978 euros a year from the state budget.
Source:
Law: Political Parties Act latest amended on 14 June 2012, § 12(5)(1)-(2).
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2019/02/19
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Ethiopia
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b. Based on result of previous election
d. Based on number of candidates put forward in present election
e. Other
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The support to be granted to political parties by the government shall be rendered equitably and without discrimination. Proclamation support granted to political parties during elections shall be apportioned according to the number of seats a party won in the Federal Council during the preceding election where the support relates to an election thereto or
the number of seats won by a party in the Regional Council during the preceding election where the support relates to an election thereto. Furthermore, the financial support granted by the government shall be apportioned according to the number of candidates nominated by the party
and the number of female candidates nominated by the party.
Source:
Regulation 5/2009 Concerning the Procedure for Determining the Apportionment of Government Financial Support to Political Parties, art. 15;
Political Parties Registration Proclamation No 573/2008, art. 44 (1), 45: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/political-parties-registration-proclamation-no-573-1/view
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2015/05/18
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Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
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a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
|
Each candidate is entitled to send one postal communication to each elector free of charge of posting, and to use schools owned by the government and halls for holding public meetings to further their candidature.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 153 & 154: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
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2022/04/19
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Fiji
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g. Not applicable
|
No public funding is provided to political parties or candidates.
Art 113.—(1) It shall be unlawful to use State authority, including law and tax enforcement authorities, to pressure or intimidate political opposition.
Source:
Political Parties (Registration, Conduct, Funding and Disclosures) Decree No. 4 of 2013, sec. 21 (1): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/FJ/fiji-political-parties-registration-conduct/view (2014).
Electoral Decree No. 11 of 2014, art. 113(1)
: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/FJ/fiji-electoral-decree-no.-11-of-2014/at_download/file (2014).
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2018/04/20
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Finland
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c. Based on current legislative representation
|
Party subsidy is allocated to the parties in accordance with the number of parliamentary seats each party has gained in the latest parliamentary elections. If, during the period between parliamentary elections and before the publication of the State budget every budgetary year, at least half of a certain party’s parliamentary representatives have notified the Speaker of the Parliament that they cease to represent the party in question in the Parliament, the allocation of the subsidy shall be adjusted to correspond with the changed situation.
Source:
Act 10/1969 on Political Parties as amended, Section 9: http://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/kaannokset/1969/en19690010.pdf (2012)
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2019/04/02
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France
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b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
|
Allocations are granted in proportion to votes received in the first round of current elections by each party.
In addition, candidates having obtained at least 5% of the votes are reimbursed for the cost of printing ballots, posters and flyers.
Source:
Electoral Code, Art. L167, L52-4;
https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=F68B3CF06BA941E48270531A7F396845.tplgfr23s_1?idSectionTA=LEGISCTA000006148459&cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006070239&dateTexte=20200617
Law 88-227 of 11 March 1988 on the financial transparency of political life, Art. 8, 9
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2020/06/20
|
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French Guiana
|
b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
|
Source:
Loi n°88-227 du 11 mars 1988 relative à la transparence financière de la vie politique,
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2007/01/10
|
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French Polynesia
|
b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
|
Source:
Electoral Code, Article L.52-11-1.
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2004/01/15
|
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Gabon
|
c. Based on current legislative representation
d. Based on number of candidates put forward in present election
|
c) The annual grant is based on the number of elected MPs representing each party.
d) In addition to the annual grant, a grant for the parties' electoral expenses is allocated to political parties that present at least twenty (20) candidates for legislative elections in five (5) constituencies, ten (10) candidates for senatorial elections and at least twenty (20) lists in local elections.
Source:
Assemblée Parlementaire de la Francophonie, Rapport sur le Financement des Partis Politiques, 2010, Section 2: http://apf.francophonie.org/IMG/pdf/2010_cap_rapp_financespartis.pdf (2017)
|
2017/03/24
|
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Gambia
|
g. Not applicable
|
Only indirect public funding is provided in the form of access to the media and tax exceptions for electoral PR materials.
Source:
Constitution:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Gambia_2004?lang=en (2017)
Elections Decree 78 of 1996, part VI, sections 86, 93: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GM/gambia-elections-decree-78-of-1996/view;
Report of the Commonwealth Expert Team on the Gambia presidential election of 24 November 2011:
http://aceproject.org/electoral-advice/dop?country=Gambia&organization=&year=2011&election=2&mission=&report=3&keywords= (2012)
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2017/03/21
|
|
Georgia
|
a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
b. Based on result of previous election
|
Funds from the state budget which are to be directly distributed among political parties, shall go to the political parties, which during the last parliamentary elections overcame the 4% threshold, or parties which during the last local elections overcame the 3% threshold.
One part of the state funding is allocated on an equal basis and another part is allocated in proportion to the votes obtained by each party.
Source:
Organic Law of Georgia on Political Union of Citizens, art. 30:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/28324?publication=32
The Election Code of Georgia, art. 45, 51:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
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2024/07/25
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Germany
|
b. Based on result of previous election
e. Other
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The parties shall receive funds as a contribution towards the funding of the duties generally incumbent upon them under the Basic Law. The allocation of state funds shall depend on the success a party achieves with the voters in European, Bundestag and Landtag elections, on the sum of its membership and deputy fees and on the amount of money it obtains from donations.
Source:
Act on Political Parties, Article 18
https://www.bundeswahlleiter.de/en/dam/jcr/1aedeb82-9067-4321-acce-880ba22ddc28/parteiengesetz.pdf
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2021/11/17
|
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Ghana
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a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
|
Source:
Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, art. 55 (11, 12): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view
|
2016/09/21
|
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Gibraltar
|
g. Not applicable
|
Source:
Parliament Act Number 1950-15.
https://www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi/articles/1950-15o.pdf
|
2019/11/04
|
|
Greece
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b. Based on result of previous election
|
Source:
Law 3023/2002, Art.2
https://www.hellenicparliament.gr/Nomothetiko-Ergo/Anazitisi-Nomothetikou-Ergou?law_id=277423dd-c105-442d-8ebc-a73cd296ba8a
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2020/07/26
|
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Greenland
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f. No information available
|
|
2012/06/14
|
|
Grenada
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f. No information available
|
There is no public funding of political parties.
Source:
IFE 2006.
|
2006/11/15
|
|
Guadeloupe
|
b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
|
Source:
Loi n°88-227 du 11 mars 1988 relative à la transparence financière de la vie politique.
|
2007/01/14
|
|
Guam
|
g. Not applicable
|
Source:
3 Guam Code Ch. 17:
https://law.justia.com/codes/guam/2019/title-3/chapter-17/
|
2020/10/28
|
|
Guatemala
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b. Based on result of previous election
|
Political Parties receive the annual amount equivalent to two United States dollars in Guatemalan quetzales for every vote received during the first round of the presidential election, provided they obtain at least 5% of the total valid votes in the general election or a seat at the Congress. In case of coalitions, financing is distributed according to the coalition agreement.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral y de Partidos Políticos”, art. 21 bis: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/GT/guatemala-lepp-y-reglamentos-2023/
|
2023/05/29
|
|
Guinea
|
c. Based on current legislative representation
|
The law stipulates that legally established political parties receive state funding.
Source:
Organic Law L/91/002/CTRN regulating political parties, art. 25:http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinee-loi-organique-l-91-002-ctrn-du-23-decembre/
|
2017/01/26
|
|
Guinea-Bissau
|
c. Based on current legislative representation
d. Based on number of candidates put forward in present election
|
Annual subsidies to political parties shall be distributed according to the number of their elected members. State contributions to electoral campaigns shall be distributed according to the electoral representation of each party.
Source:
Law No. 2/91 on Political Parties ("Lei quadro dos Partidos Políticos"), art. 22, 23: http://www.anpguinebissau.org/leis/legislacao/lei-quadro-dos-partidos-politicos/ (2012)
|
2014/06/24
|
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Guyana
|
c. Based on current legislative representation
d. Based on number of candidates put forward in present election
|
c and d) applies only to free media access.
Source:
International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns"
|
2015/05/11
|
|
Haiti
|
a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
d. Based on number of candidates put forward in present election
e. Other
|
a) Applies to presidential elections.
d) Applies to legislative elections.
Political parties are able to receive direct public funds according to chapter 9 of the electoral law (Articles 125 to 129) of the Electoral Act which specify the rules and amounts available.
Source:
Le Moniteur sous la direction de Beauzile, Fritzner, « Loi électoral », http://haitijustice.com/pdf/legislation/loi-electorale-haiti-2013.pdf, 168ième année No. 229, 2013
|
2015/04/08
|
|
Holy See (Vatican City State)
|
g. Not applicable
|
g) There are no political parties
Source:
CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/vt.html (2012)
|
2012/05/14
|
|
Honduras
|
b. Based on result of previous election
|
The contribution granted by the State to political parties for the financing of the electoral process is called “political debt”, and is equivalent to 20 lempiras for each valid vote obtained in the general election. In order to access such funding, a threshold of 2% is required.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 160: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/ ;
Political Financing Law: “Ley de financiamiento, transparencia y fiscalización a partidos políticos y candidatos”, art. 17: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-financiamiento-pp-pp-2021/
|
2025/08/07
|
|
Hong Kong
|
f. No information available
|
|
2021/06/07
|
|
Hungary
|
d. Based on number of candidates put forward in present election
|
Source:
Act LXXXVII on Election of Members of Parliament Campaign Costs, Sections 3, 4 & 6(4): http://njt.hu/cgi_bin/njt_doc.cgi?docid=161284.346589.
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2018/07/30
|
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Iceland
|
c. Based on current legislative representation
|
Source:
Government of Iceland Prime Minister's Office (2010) Progress Report on RC-III Iceland, The Implementation of the Recommendations of GRECO on Iceland of party funding (theme II), Page 5
https://www.stjornarradid.is/media/innanrikisraduneyti-media/media/2010/GrecoRC3%282010%292_Iceland_EN.pdfv
|
2020/07/27
|
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India
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e. Other
|
Special formula devised by the Election Commission of India. The formula is very elaborate. It is for providing free time on state owned media, i.e. telecasts and broadcasts. Only the nationally and state recognized parties are given such free time. Total time, varying from 10 hours on nationwide media and 30 hours on statewide media is reserved and allotted to recognized parties.
Source:
Compendium of Instruction on Media Related Matters (January 2017): https://eci.gov.in/files/file/6922-compendium-of-instructions-on-media-related-matters/
|
2019/04/11
|
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Indonesia
|
b. Based on result of previous election
|
Article 34(3): Financial subsidy from the National budget/Regional Budget shall be provided proportionally to political parties that acquire seats in the House of Representatives, Provincial House of Representatives and Regency/Municipal House of Representatives the calculation of which is based on the vote acquisition.
Source:
Law 2/2011 on Political Parties, Article 34(3): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/ID/indonesia-law-2-2011-on-political-parties-2011/view
|
2024/02/07
|
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Iran, Islamic Republic of
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e. Other
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Government grants and subsidies in order to help the parties, the government shall provide an annual budget line in the annual budget.
Allocation of funds for assistance to the parties subject to Article 16 of this law shall be in accordance with the instructions approved by the Commission of Parties and shall also supervise its proper implementation.
Source:
International IDEA: Global Database on Political Finance, Islamic Republic of Iran: https://www.idea.int/data-tools/data/country?country=105&database_theme=302
Law on the Activities of Political Parties and Groups, Art. 16 (4) Note 1.
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2024/11/19
|
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Iraq
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f. No information available
|
|
2018/04/19
|
|
Ireland
|
b. Based on result of previous election
|
The amount payable to qualified parties under subsection (2) shall be allocated to each qualified party in the same proportion as the total number of first preference votes obtained by every candidate of each such qualified party at the preceding general election bears to the total number of first preference votes obtained by candidates of all qualified parties at that election.
Source:
Electoral Act 1997, Art. 17(3): https://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/1997/act/25/enacted/en/print#sec17
|
2024/11/21
|
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Israel
|
c. Based on current legislative representation
e. Other
|
New parties get an advance on the basis of what they would get if they had a single member in the outgoing Knesset. It this is not achieved, the funding has to be paid back.
A new party group is entitled to one financing unit per seat won by the party group in the elections, plus an amount equal for one financing unit. For other parties, the financing received is in accordance with the number of seats the party group won in the outgoing Parliament, plus the number of such seats won in the incoming Parliament, divided by two and added by an amount equal to one financing unit.
Source:
International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns"
http://www.loc.gov/law/help/campaign-finance/israel.php
International IDEA, Political Finance Database: https://www.idea.int/data-tools/country-view/144/55
|
2019/06/13
|
|
Italy
|
e. Other
|
The total amount of public funding to electoral campaign is calculated in this manner: 1.00€ x [Number of Voters Registered in the Election]. This total amount is later divided according to the results of the elections. The parties receive the same amount annually for 5 years (whether the legislature lasts 5 years or not).
All the parties that gained more than 1% of the votes are entitled to receive public funding.
Source:
Law of 26 July 2002, n. 156, Art. 2
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2020/07/18
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Jamaica
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f. No information available
|
Source:
IFE 2006.
|
2006/05/30
|
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Japan
|
a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
|
Free public broadcast is available for all candidates.
Public subsidies are distributed to the parties in accordance with the number of the seats that each party has and the a party's vote share in the last election.
Source:
Public Offices Election Act, Art. 149 and 150:
https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/search/elawsSearch/elaws_search/lsg0500/detail?lawId=325AC1000000100
Political Party Subsidies Act, Ch.3:
https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/search/elawsSearch/elaws_search/lsg0500/detail?lawId=406AC0000000005#C;
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2019/07/09
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Jordan
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f. No information available
|
Source:
Political Parties Law 2015, art. 25: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/misc/jordan-law-on-political-parties-law-2015/view (2016)
|
2016/08/03
|
|
Kazakhstan
|
b. Based on result of previous election
e. Other
|
Art. 18-1.
1. Budget funds are annually allocated to political parties represented in the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of the results of the last elections.
2. A size of budget funds allocated to the financing of activity of a political parties, shall be determined in the Law on the republican budget.
3. The procedure of financing political parties shall be determined by the Central election commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
4. The control for expenditure of budget funds shall be carried out in the procedure established by the budget legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Source:
The Law on Political Parties of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as amended on May 2021, art. 18-1: http://adilet.zan.kz/eng/docs/Z020000344_
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2024/10/23
|
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Kenya
|
a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
b. Based on result of previous election
|
15% is distributed equally, 80% is distributed proportionately based on the result of the previous election.
Source:
Political Parties Act art. 30(3)
|
2012/03/14
|
|
Kiribati
|
g. Not applicable
|
There is no public funding for political parties.
|
2020/05/01
|
|
Korea, Republic of
|
b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
e. Other
|
Political parties that nominate female candidates for proportional representation seats in the National Assembly and regional councils are eligible for additional public subsidies.
Source:
Political Fund Act, Article 26, 29: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
|
2024/08/28
|
|
Kuwait
|
g. Not applicable
|
There are no political parties in Kuwait.
Source:
Democracy Reporting International, Assessment of the Electoral Framework of Kuwait: http://www.democracy-reporting.org/files/dri_kuwait_report_08.pdf (2013)
|
2013/01/31
|
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Kyrgyzstan
|
g. Not applicable
|
Political parties are not entitled to state funding. Financial means of political parties are formed through membership fees, voluntary donations, credits, revenues from property, from events, dissemination of printed materials and publications, as well as other incomes, not prohibited by law.
Source:
Law of the Kyrgyz Republic on Political Parties (1999), art. 17: https://cis-legislation.com/document.fwx?rgn=170
|
2025/05/07
|
|
Lao People's Democratic Republic
|
g. Not applicable
|
Source:
Constitution: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/LA/Lao-People2019s-Democratic-Republic-Constitution/view;
Law No. 37/PO on the Election of Members of the National Assembly: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/LA/Lao-People2019s-Democratic-Republic-Law-on/view
|
2021/02/24
|
|
Latvia
|
a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
|
Section 5: (1) Candidates who are in the list of candidates of the same title have the right to use the following free of charge for pre-election campaign in the Latvian Radio and Latvian Television:
1) 10 minutes during the time period from the 29th day until the 8th day before the election day; and
2) 10 minutes during the time period from the 7th day until the penultimate day before the election day.
(11) In the case referred to in Section 2, Paragraph four of this Law candidates who are in the list of candidates of the same title have the right to use free of charge 10 minutes during the time period from the 7th day until the penultimate day before the election day for pre-election campaign in the Latvian Radio and Latvian Television.
(2) The candidates who are in the respective list of candidates may use the free of charge broadcasting time provided for in Paragraph one of this Section at their discretion.
Source:
Law: Law on Pre-election Campaign Before the Saeima Elections and Elections to the European Parliament as amended till 15 January 2009, sec. 5.
|
2014/10/03
|
|
Lebanon
|
g. Not applicable
|
Political parties are not entitled to receive public funding.
Source:
Parliamentary Election Law: https://www.ministryinfo.gov.lb/en/22598
|
2024/11/20
|
|
Lesotho
|
b. Based on result of previous election
|
Source:
National Assembly Electoral Act (2011), Article 70
|
2017/07/19
|
|
Liberia
|
a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
e. Other
|
Political parties and candidates shall not utilise public resources for campaign activities except state resources that are made available to all candidates and political parties for the election.
Source:
National Elections Commission, Campaign Finance Regulations, Art. 8 (May 2016), http://www.necliberia.org/doc_download/4%20Campaign%20Finance%20Regulations.pdf?a4705305cd27e04fb1f66830e7e0ef9d=Mg%3D%3D
|
2024/10/25
|
|
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
|
f. No information available
|
Source:
Law No. 4 on the Election of the General National Congress. (National Transitional Council on Libya): (Eng) http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LY/libya-law-no.-4-of-2012-on-the-election-of-the-e/view (Arabic) http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LY/libya-law-no.-4-of-2012-on-the-election-of-the/view
|
2024/11/25
|
|
Liechtenstein
|
b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
|
The total amount of public funding is set to CHF 710,000 per year, which is to be divided among the political parties which: a) are represented in the state parliament or b) have participated in the last elections in the two constituencies and obtained at least 3% of the total number of votes.
Source:
OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, Principality of Liechtenstein, Parliamentary Elections 9 February 2025, Needs Assessment Mission Report, 13-14 November 2024 (7)
https://www.osce.org/files/f/documents/e/5/584721.pdf
|
2025/02/24
|
|
Lithuania
|
b. Based on result of previous election
|
Source:
Republic of Lithuania, Law on Funding of, and Control over Funding of, Political Parties and Political Campaigns (23 August 2004, as last amended on 26 November 2013 No XII-2428), art. 9
https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalAct/lt/TAD/a05f32b2b4c411e3b2cee015b961c954?jfwid=rivwzvpvg
|
2020/06/05
|
|
Luxembourg
|
b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
|
The grant is allocated on the condition that, on the one hand, the party or political group presents full candidate lists in all electoral constituencies for the legislative elections and, on the other hand, a complete candidate list in the single electoral constituency for the European elections.
The political parties that
- presented a full list in the four constituencies during the legislative elections and a full
list in the unique national constituency during European elections and
- obtained at least two percent from the total votes both in the four constituencies for
national elections as a national average and in the unique national constituency for
European elections
are entitled, apart from the contribution that they have been allocated in enforcing
Chapter IX of the law amended on February 18, 2003, to an annual contribution from the
state budget, determined as follows:
1. lump sum of 100,000 Euros ;
2. an additional amount of 11,500 Euros for each percentage point from the additional
votes received during the national elections ;
3. an additional amount of 11,500 Euros for each percentage point from the additional
votes received during the European elections.
In granting the additional amount, each percentage point from the additional votes
received shall be taken into account until the second position behind the comma.
The contribution, determined as per the previous paragraphs, cannot exceed 75 percent
of the global revenue of the central structure of a political party. It is for the respective
political party to demonstrate the burden of proof.
If a political party no longer meets the terms stipulated in paragraph 1, it shall lose the
benefit of public financing starting with the subsequent financial year.
Source:
Financing of Political Parties, Art. 2; https://legislationline.org/sites/default/files/documents/b9/Lux_Political_parties_Financing_asof2012.pdf
Electoral law, Art. 93: https://legislationline.org/sites/default/files/documents/68/Luxembourg_electoral%20code_2003_amended2016_FR.pdf
|
2024/11/21
|
|
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of
|
b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
|
10. (1-2) The funds for financing the political parties, in the amount of 30% provided by the Budget of the Republic of
Macedonia shall be allocated equally to all political parties that have won at least 1% of the votes of the turnout at
the last elections for representatives in the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia, at national level, or at the last
held local elections in the self-government unit.
The funds for financing the political parties, in the amount of 70% provided by the Budget of the Republic of
Macedonia shall be allocated to political parties whose candidates are elected as representatives in the Assembly
of the Republic of Macedonia, proportionally to the number of elected representatives, and to political parties
whose candidates are elected counselors at the last held local elections, proportionally to the number of
counselors elected.
Source:
Law on Financing Political Parties: https://www.ecoi.net/en/file/local/1100019/1226_1424430044_2012-11-24-law-financing-political-parties-en.pdf
|
2024/11/20
|
|
Madagascar
|
b. Based on result of previous election
d. Based on number of candidates put forward in present election
e. Other
|
e) In proportion to the contribution of each political party in civic. education activities.
Source:
Law n° 2011- 012 regulating political parties, art. 35 (4), 35bis: http://www.ceni-madagascar.mg/dossier/loi_2011-012_Partis_politiques.pdf (2013)
|
2013/02/12
|
|
Malawi
|
b. Based on result of previous election
|
The law does not specify how the funds are distributed and secondary sources are unclear on the subject, but it seems to be based on the proportion of votes received in the last National Assembly election.
Source:
Constitution: Constitution of the Republic of Malawi, art. 40(2).
|
2025/05/26
|
|
Malaysia
|
g. Not applicable
|
Source:
Transparency International Malaysia: http://www.transparency.org.my/publications/Crinis.RPFM.Serialisation.JT.070311/English/PDF/Part%202.pdf (2013)
|
2013/03/21
|
|
Maldives
|
e. Other
|
As for the government subsidy, a total of 0.1 to 0.2 percent of the state budget for each year should be allocated to political parties. The Commission is mandated to distribute this amount among all the political parties registered with a membership of 10,000 ormore only at the time of distribution,and the amount has to be distributed pro rata according to the size of membership of the parties. The Commission should also consider before the distribution of the subsidy whether the parties have submitted both the annual report and the audit report, where the reports should clearly indicate that the parties have worked to achieve its objectives.15Apart from these limitations on the subsidy, there is no legal limitation approved for financing by political parties.
Source:
Political Parties Act (2015/24) art 8, 34, 35 (a)
Aminath Sweiza Naeem (2016) 'FUNDING OF POLITICAL PARTIES AND ELECTION CAMPAIGNS IN THE MALDIVES': https://law.unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/1970739/WP42_Naeem.pdf, p.4
|
2019/02/15
|
|
Mali
|
a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
e. Other
|
For presidential elections, the funding is equal regardless of size and previous performance.
For legislative elections, the funding is based on results of previous elections, current legislative representations and the best local counsellors obtained.
Prise en compte du nombre de conseillers municipaux obtenus
Source:
ART 32 de la Charte des partis politiques de juillet 2000.
Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, [email protected], 2008-02-20
|
2008/03/28
|
|
Malta
|
f. No information available
|
Source:
GRECO Compliance Report on "Transparency of Party Funding in Malta": http://www.coe.int/t/dghl/monitoring/greco/evaluations/round3/GrecoRC3%282011%2911_Malta_EN.pdf (2012);
IDEA Handbook on Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns, 2004; Matrix on Political Finance Laws and Regulations
|
2012/05/22
|
|
Marshall Islands
|
g. Not applicable
|
There are no provisions for the public funding of political parties.
Source:
Constitution; Elections and Referenda Act, as amended; Elections Offenses Act, as amended.
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Marshall_Islands_1995
https://rmiparliament.org/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/1980/1980-0020/ElectionsandReferendaAct1980_5.pdf
|
2023/10/12
|
|
Martinique
|
b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
|
Source:
Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
|
2007/01/14
|
|
Mauritania
|
b. Based on result of previous election
|
The amount of the public funding is distributed as follows: - 40% is divided equally between the parties or blocs of political parties that obtained at least 1% of the votes cast at the national level in the first round of the most recent general municipal elections; - 60% is distributed to the parties or blocs of political parties in proportion to the votes obtained by each party or group of parties after the first round of the most recent general municipal elections. The 2022 agreement described increases to political party financing according to a procedure that will be consulted with the political parties later.
Source:
Decree No. 91-141 of 13 November 1991 regulating the procedures for the conduct of the elections and specifying the organization of elections of deputies to the National Assembly, art. 15, 22;
Act No. 2012-024 amending certain provisions of Ordinance No. 91-24 of 25 July 1991, as amended, relating to political parties, art. 20 (2): http://www.primature.gov.mr/fr/pdf/LoisapprouveesHAPAetPartisPolitiques.pdf (2012)
Results of the consultation between the Ministry of Interior and Decentralization and political parties on the participatory and consensual preparation for the 2023 parliamentary, regional and municipal elections
|
2024/10/28
|
|
Mauritius
|
g. Not applicable
|
There is no public funding of political parties in Mauritius.
Source:
Rouikaya Kasenally (2009): "Chapter 8: Mauritius" Compendium of Elections in Southern Africa 1989-2009: 20 Years of Multiparty Democracy, EISA, Johannesburg, 283.
|
2012/02/25
|
|
Mexico
|
a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
b. Based on result of previous election
|
30% of the public funding is equally distributed among all the registered political parties. On the other hand, 70% of the public funding is distributed in accordance with the result of the previous election for the Chamber of Deputies. There are provisions for direct public funding of recently created political parties.
Source:
Constitution: "Constitución Política de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos", art 41(II): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/MX/mexico-constitucion-2024/
|
2024/04/12
|
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
g. Not applicable
|
There are no political parties and no provision regulating candidates' funding.
Source:
FSM, Title 9 "National elections", The National Election Code: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/indexcode2014.html
|
2025/03/28
|
|
Moldova, Republic of
|
c. Based on current legislative representation
|
The loans received from the state budget shall be cleared, in full or in part, by the state depending on
the overall number of votes received by the electoral competitor in the respective constituency. The amount
to be cleared by the state shall be calculated by dividing the sum of the loan received by the number of voters who voted,
and then multiplying it by the number of valid votes cast for the respective electoral competitor.
Source:
Electoral Code of the Republic of Moldova, article 40:3.
|
2019/02/18
|
|
Monaco
|
g. Not applicable
|
Political associations are governed by the Associations Act of 23 December 2008. Under section 16 of the act, only recognised associations are entitled to public financial support. No political associations had been granted such recognition
and, accordingly, none received any public funding.
Source:
Council of Europe & Group of States against Corruption Third Evaluation Round Report on the Monaco Transparency of Party Funding (2012)
https://rm.coe.int/16806c9434
|
2023/09/13
|
|
Mongolia
|
a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
g. Not applicable
|
The public radio and television shall broadcast an electoral campaign-related program on the schedule and timing set by the General Election Commission free of charge only and it is forbidden to broadcast it on a chargeable basis. The General Election Commission shall ensure that equal timing is allocated to each party or coalition or each independent participating in one single district to approve a schedule and timing for free campaign programs to be broadcasted over the public radio and television.
A party or coalition’s election expenses shall be covered by the party or coalition and election expenses of candidates proposed by a party or coalition shall be covered by the part or coalition respectively and by the candidates themselves. Independent candidates shall bear their own election expenses.
Source:
Electoral Law of 2016: https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/7739/file/Mongolia_law_elections_2015_am2016_en.pdf
|
2020/02/17
|
|
Montenegro
|
a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
c. Based on current legislative representation
|
Budgetary assets for financing of the regular operation of the political entities in the Parliament:
20% of the funds referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article shall be distributed in equal amounts to political entities in the Parliament, and municipal assemblies respectively, and the remaining 80% of funds in proportion to the total number of MP and councilor seats they have at the time of distribution.
Budgetary assets for financing of the costs of the election campaign:
20% of the funds referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be distributed in equal amounts to
the political entities, within eight days from the expiry of deadline for submission of the electoral
lists. 80% of the funds referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be distributed to the political entities
that won seats, in proportion to the number of seats awarded.
Source:
Electoral Law: The Law on Financing of Political Entities and Election Campaigns (2015), art. 11 and 14
https://www.antikorupcija.me/media/documents/LAW_ON_FINANCING_OF_POLITICAL_ENTITIES_lLovfsJ.pdf
|
2021/12/22
|
|
Morocco
|
a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
|
Article 32: The State grants legally constituted political parties annual support to help cover their management fees according to the following rules: a) a fixed annual allocation that is to be distributed equally among all political parties; b) political parties having obtained at least 3% without reaching 5% of the number of votes cast during the general legislative elections benefit from an additional amount equal to the aforementioned fixed allocation... c) annual support is granted to political parties having obtained at least 5% of the votes cast during the elections referred to above. The amount of this annual support is distrubuted on the basis of the seats and votes obtained by each political party during these elections.
Source:
Organic Law No. 29.11 relating to political parties, Articles 32-34: http://www.sgg.gov.ma/Portals/0/lois/Loi_29-11_Fr.pdf?ver=udBqyqqMSUHXgxtDpGhmCw%3d%3d
|
2022/08/02
|
|
Mozambique
|
a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
d. Based on number of candidates put forward in present election
|
Public funding in relation to legislative elections is distributed in proportion to the number of candidates put forward by each political party.
Public funding in relation to presidential campaigns is distributed in equal parts.
Source:
Law No. 8/2013 of 27 February 2013 regulating presidential and legislative elections (as amended by Law No. 12/2014), art. 38: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/MZ/Mozambique-Law-No.-12-2014-of-13-April-2014/view (2014);
National Electoral Commission, Regulation n.º 58/CNE/2014 on the distribution of public funding to political parties, art. 2, 3: http://www.stae.org.mz/Deliberacoes2014/CNE-%20Del%2058%20Criterios%20de%20distribuicao%20de%20fundos%209.07.2014%20STC.pdf (2014).
|
2014/10/13
|
|
Namibia
|
b. Based on result of previous election
|
All political parties represented in the National Assembly of Namibia are allocated public funding.
Source:
NURU: Promoting Transparency and Accountability of Political Finance in the SADC Region, 25. (2011)
|
2012/02/25
|
|
Nauru
|
f. No information available
|
|
2019/07/08
|
|
Nepal
|
g. Not applicable
|
Political parties are not entitled to public funding.
|
2018/04/06
|
|
Netherlands
|
c. Based on current legislative representation
|
Parliamentary parties receive public funding in proportion to their representation.
Source:
OSCE ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission Report, The Netherlands Parliamentary Elections 17 March 2021 (8);
https://www.osce.org/files/f/documents/4/0/478501.pdf
|
2022/08/02
|
|
New Caledonia
|
b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
|
Source:
General Provisions: Article L.52-11-1.
|
2004/01/14
|
|
New Zealand
|
e. Other
|
Unless an Act of Parliament expresses otherwise, "an amount of money equal to the amount of public money allocated under section 79 at the immediately preceding general election must ... be deemed to have been appropriated by Parliament for the purposes of enabling parties to fund the costs specified in subsection (1) incurred in relation to the subsequent general election."
Source:
Electoral Act 1993, Art. 206:
http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1993/0087/latest/whole.html#DLM308195 (2017);
Broadcasting Act No. 25 of 1989, Art. 74, 79:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/NZ/new-zealand-broadcasting-act-2010/view (2017)
|
2024/07/10
|
|
Nicaragua
|
b. Based on result of previous election
|
The State shall allocate the amount equivalent to 1% of the General Budget to repay electoral campaign expenses of the political parties or alliance of parties in proportion to their share of votes, only if they have obtained at least 4% of the valid votes.
Source:
Electoral Law No. 331: “Ley Electoral No. 331 (enmendada por la ley No. 790 del 23/05/2012)”, art. 99, 102:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/NI/leyes-electorales/nicaragua-ley-no.-331-ley-electoral-2012/ (2016).
|
2016/06/07
|
|
Niger
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e. Other
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The grant funding of political parties is set at 0.30% of annual tax revenues of the state. 15% is distributed to political parties that participated in the last presidential, parliamentary or local general elections; 40% is allocated in proportion to the number of elected deputies; 35% in proportion to the number of counselors elected at all levels and the remaining 10% is distributed in proportion to the number of women elected by the quota at all levels.
Source:
Rapport final, élections législatives et présidentielle, EU (2011), p.14: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-raport-final-elections-legislatives-et/
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2017/02/03
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Nigeria
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g. Not applicable
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Although the Constitution enables the National Assembly to provide by law for an annual grant to the Independent National Electoral Commission for disbursement to political parties on a fair and equitable basis to assist them in the discharge of their functions, there is no such provision in the current Electoral Law.
Only indirect public funding is available, in the form of free access to the public media.
Source:
Constitution 1999 (as amended), art. 228 (c): http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013);
Electoral Act 2010, art. 100 (3, 4, 5, 6): http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013)
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2015/03/30
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Niue
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f. No information available
|
No provision for public funding in Constitution or Electoral Law.
Source:
Constitution; Niue Assembly Act 1966, as amended.
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2014/06/23
|
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Northern Mariana Islands
|
g. Not applicable
|
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2024/12/11
|
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Norway
|
b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
|
The vote support is paid as an equal amount in kroner (NOK) to each vote received at the last general election. The basic support is paid as an equal amount in kroner to parties that at the last general election received at least 2.5% of the votes on a national basis or that had at least one representative elected to the Storting. Of the total support, 9/10 is distributed as vote support and 1/10 as basic support.
Source:
The Political Parties Act, Ch. 3, Art. 11 (2): http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Act_Politica_%20Parties_EN_version_120207.pdf (2012)
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2012/05/22
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Oman
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g. Not applicable
|
Only independent candidates compete in legislative elections. There are no political parties.
Source:
Basic Statute of the State, as amended by Royal Decree No. 99/2011: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Oman_2011.pdf?lang=en
ROYAL DECREE NO. 86/97 On the Formation of The Council of Oman: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/docs/ELECTRONIC/83508/92277/F2092950230/OMN83508.pdf (1997)
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2025/05/06
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Pakistan
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g. Not applicable
|
Political parties are not entitled to public funding.
Source:
International IDEA Political Finance Database (2021): https://www.idea.int/data-tools/data/country?country=169&database_theme=302
Political Finance and Public Funding of Political Parties in Pakistan (2023): https://library.fes.de/pdf-files/bueros/pakistan/20160-20230331.pdf
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2024/02/05
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Palau
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g. Not applicable
|
No provisions for public funding of political parties.
Source:
Voting Rights Act of 1981, as amended.
|
2016/11/04
|
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Palestine
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g. Not applicable
|
Only indirect public funding is available in the form of free broadcast time on state media and public sites designated for displaying electoral posters and banners.
Source:
Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 63 (1), 65, 68: http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
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2013/04/09
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Panama
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a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
b. Based on result of previous election
e. Other
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Independent candidates are granted an amount according to the number of signatures gathered to support their candidacies.
40% of the funding is distributed before the elections equally to all eligible political parties. The remaining 60% is distributed to political parties who kept their legal registration and independent candidates who were elected according to the number of votes obtained.
Source:
Electoral Code: “Código Electoral”, art. 207–218: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PA/panama-codigo-electoral-2023/
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2024/12/05
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Papua New Guinea
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a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
e. Other
|
a) The Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates Commission shall pay out of the Central Fund to each registered political party represented in the Parliament, the sum of K10, 000.00 for each Member of the Parliament who is a member of that registered political party.
e) If a female candidate was endorsed by a political party and received at least 10% of the votes cast the party can recover a portion of the money expended on her campaign.
Source:
Organic Law on the Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates 2003, Section 82, 83: http://www.paclii.org/pg/legis/consol_act/olotioppac2003542/ (2017)
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2017/03/16
|
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Paraguay
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b. Based on result of previous election
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Egalitarian in the matter of indirect funding. The annual contributions depend on the latest election results, and the electoral subsidies depend on the seats obtained in the current election.
Source:
Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96), art. 276:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Ley 4.743 que regula el Financiamiento Político (modifica el art. 276 del Código Electoral):
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-ley-4.743-que-regula-el-financiamiento/ (2012)
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2023/03/16
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Peru
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a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
b. Based on result of previous election
|
a) Regarding indirect funding (free broadcast time etc.).
b) Only political parties that are represented in the Congress receive direct public funding. To this end, the State allocates 40% equally among all political parties represented in the Congress and 60% in proportion to the votes obtained by each political party in the previous legislative election.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley 26859, orgánica de elecciones”, 185 & 186: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26859-organica-elecciones-2019/ ;
Law on Political Parties: “Ley 28094, de organizaciones políticas”, art. 29, 37, 38 & 41: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-28094-orgs-pp-2019/
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2020/01/28
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Philippines
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g. Not applicable
|
|
2016/05/11
|
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Poland
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b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
|
§ 1 The political party, whose election committee participated in the elections, the political party
comprising an election coalition committee, and the election committee of voters participating in
elections to the Sejm and the Senate is entitled to a grant from the state budget, hereinafter
referred to as an “entity subsidy”, for each mandate for deputy and senator obtained. Expenses
incurred as a result of the entity subsidy shall be covered by the state budget from the section on
Budget for public finance and financial institutions.
The political party whose election committee participated in the elections, the political party
that is part of the election coalition, and the election committee of voters participating in
European Parliament elections are entitled to a subsidy hereinafter referred to as the “entity
subsidy” from the state budget, for each mandate for each MEP, obtained. Expenses related to
the entity subsidy shall be covered by the state budget in the section on Budget for public
finances and financial institutions.
Source:
Election Code: Act of 5 January 2011 on Election Code to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and to the Senate of the Republic of Poland, article 150 and 151: https://legislationline.org/sites/default/files/documents/40/POL_Election%20Code.pdf
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2024/11/13
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Portugal
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b. Based on result of previous election
|
Article 5 (1):
Public funding subsidy for political parties
Each party that has participated in the electoral act, even if in coalition, and that obtains representation in the Assembly of the Republic, is granted, under the terms of the following numbers, an annual subsidy, provided that it requests it from the President of the Assembly of the Republic.
Article 5 (5):
Public funding subsidy for political parties
The subsidy provided for in the previous numbers is also granted to parties that, having run for election to the Assembly of the Republic and not having obtained parliamentary representation, obtain a number of votes greater than 50,000, provided that they request it from the President of the Assembly of the Republic.
Source:
Law No. 19/2003, June 20th, Article 5(1,5):
https://dre.pt/dre/detalhe/lei/19-2003-692850
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2024/10/10
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Puerto Rico
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a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
|
Source:
Political Financing Law: “Ley para la fiscalización del financiamiento de campaña política en Puerto Rico”, art. 9.001 & 9.002: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PR/puerto-rico-ley-222-2011-fiscalizacion-financiamiento-politico-58-2020/
|
2020/11/03
|
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Qatar
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g. Not applicable
|
There are no political parties in Qatar.
Source:
Constitution: https://www.gco.gov.qa/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/permanent_constitution_state_qatar_en.pdf
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Qatar_2003
|
2025/05/08
|
|
Romania
|
b. Based on result of previous election
|
The subvention from the state budget shall be granted based on the number of votes obtained at the parliamentary elections;
Source:
Electoral Law: Law on the financing of electoral campaigns
and the activity of political parties, art. 14(3)(a).
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/4832/file/Romania_PartyFinance_2006.pdf
|
2020/08/24
|
|
Russian Federation
|
b. Based on result of previous election
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Political parties that received more than 3 per cent of votes during previous State Duma elections are eligible for state funding. The laws do not contain comprehensive regulations for party and campaign financing, while there is a number of CEC regulations on the matter. However, it obliges electoral contestants to cover all campaign expenses from dedicated campaign accounts. Parties and candidates can use their own funds, as well as donations from citizens and legal entities.
Source:
Russian Federation State Duma Elections 18 September 2016 OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission Report: https://www.osce.org/files/f/documents/e/e/251486.pdf
|
2024/03/25
|
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Rwanda
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f. No information available
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The public grant is equally distributed to political organizations and independent candidates that have obtained at least five per cent (5%) of the electoral votes.
Source:
Rwanda laws governing PP and Politicians Chapter IV Article 28. https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/RW/rwanda-laws-governing-political-parties-and politicians
|
2024/12/04
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|
Réunion
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b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
|
|
2007/01/14
|
|
Saint Helena
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f. No information available
|
Source:
Carol George, Office of the Chief Secretary, Saint Helena
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2007/01/19
|
|
Saint Kitts and Nevis
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f. No information available
|
There is no public funding for political parties.
Source:
International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns"
|
2020/04/16
|
|
Saint Lucia
|
f. No information available
|
Political parties do not receive public funding.
Source:
International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns"
|
2013/07/16
|
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
b. Based on result of previous election
|
20% of available resources are distributed in an egalitarian way between all recognized parties, while 80% are distributed in proportion with the results of the previous national deputies election.
Source:
Law for Financing Political Parties: “Ley de Financiamiento de los partidos políticos — Ley 26215”, art. 9: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/AR/argentina-ley-26215-financiamiento-pp-pp-2019/ (2019)
|
2021/12/26
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Samoa
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f. No information available
|
|
2021/04/10
|
|
San Marino
|
c. Based on current legislative representation
d. Based on number of candidates put forward in present election
|
Source:
Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 20: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012);
Law n. 170 of 23 November 2005, Regulating the funding of political parties, Art. 2
|
2012/05/28
|
|
Sao Tome and Principe
|
a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
b. Based on result of previous election
|
Source:
Law No. 8/90 on Political Parties, art. 26, 27: http://www.stj.st/download/lei_dos_partidos_politicos.pdf (2016);
Law No. 09/04 on political party funding, art. 5 (2)
|
2016/06/28
|
|
Saudi Arabia
|
g. Not applicable
|
Source:
Shura Council Law: http://www.shura.gov.sa/wps/wcm/connect/ShuraEn/internet/Laws+and+Regulations/The+Shura+Council+and+the+rules+and+regulations+job/Shura+Council+Law/ (2012);
The Basic Law of Governance: http://www.boe.gov.sa/ViewSystemDetails.aspx?lang=en&SystemID=4 (2012)
|
2012/08/20
|
|
Senegal
|
g. Not applicable
|
Political parties are not entitled to direct public funding. Only indirect public funding is available, in the form of free broadcast time and space for campaign materials.
Source:
Electoral Code 2012, art. L.62 (3), LO.182, LO.129: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017);
EU Final Report on the 2012 Senegal Presidential Election, p. 5, 8, 14: http://eeas.europa.eu/eueom/pdf/missions/final-report-senegal-2012_fr.pdf (2017)
International IDEA: Political Finance Database (2017)
http://www.oldsite.idea.int/political-finance/country.cfm?id=205
|
2024/10/25
|
|
Serbia
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a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
c. Based on current legislative representation
|
Funds specified in Article 16 hereof are allocated to political entities winning
seats in representative bodies in proportion to the number of votes calculated
according to the method defined in paragraph 2 of this Article.
Funds specified in Article 20 hereof in the amount of 20% are allocated in equal
amounts to submitters of proclaimed election lists who at time of submission declared
to use the funds from public sources to cover election campaign costs
The remaining portion of funds specified in Article 20 hereof (80%) is allocated
to submitters of election lists pro rata to the number of won seats
Source:
Electoral Law: Law on Financing Political Activities, art. 21.
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/RS/law-on-financing-political-parties/view
|
2022/07/21
|
|
Seychelles
|
b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
d. Based on number of candidates put forward in present election
|
ECS: Funding of political parties, https://ecs.sc/election-in-the-seychelles/
"Under the Political Parties (Registration and Regulation) (Amendment) Act 1996, the registered political parties are entitled to monies from a fund (the Political Parties Financial Support Fund) appropriated by an Act of the National Assembly. The Registrar of Political Parties determines the total amount of financial assistance to be paid out of the fund on or before 30 January of each year.
Each registered political party which nominated candidates for the immediately preceding general election to the National Assembly is entitled to receive out of the total funds such sum as is equal to the percentage of valid votes cast in favour of the candidates nominated by that party."
Source:
- ECS - Funding of political parties, https://ecs.sc/election-in-the-seychelles/
- Political Parties (Registration and Regulation) Act
https://seylii.org/akn/sc/act/1991/19/eng@2012-06-30
- EISA - African Democracy Encyclopaedia Project, Seychelles party funding
|
2025/03/03
|
|
Sierra Leone
|
g. Not applicable
|
Political parties are not entitled to direct public funding.
Source:
Political Parties Act (2002), art. 19: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-political-parties-act-2002/
|
2017/01/13
|
|
Singapore
|
g. Not applicable
|
Source:
Parliamentary Elections Act: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/SG/singapore-parliamentary-elections-act-2011/view (2017)
|
2017/03/24
|
|
Slovakia
|
c. Based on current legislative representation
e. Other
|
Section 52
Reimbursement of election-related expenses
(1) Expenses related to the elections shall be reimbursed from the state budget. Expenses incurred by electors in sending postal votes shall not be reimbursed from the state budget.
(2) Expenses for the activity of polling district commissions shall be paid to municipalities from the budget of the Ministry.[26]
(3) A political party or coalition shall meet the costs of broadcasting a political advertisement pursuant to section 24.
(4) After the National Council of the Slovak Republic has verified the election of Deputies, the Chairperson of the National Council of the Slovak Republic shall inform the Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic of how many valid votes were cast for each political party or coalition. A political party or coalition which obtained in the elections more than three per cent of the total number of valid votes cast in the Slovak Republic shall receive from the state budget of the Slovak Republic a payment for each such vote equal to one per cent of the national average salary for the calendar year preceding the year in which the elections are conducted.
Source:
Act On Elections to the National Council of the Slovak Republic, Section 52
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/SK/slovakia-municipalities-election-law-1990/view
|
2024/10/25
|
|
Slovenia
|
a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
b. Based on result of previous election
|
Parties that entered candidates at the last elections to the National Assembly shall have the right to receive funds from the national budget if they gained at least 1 per cent of the vote nationwide and their candidates stood in at least three-quarters of the constituencies.
If more than one party entered a joint list of candidates at the elections they shall have the right to receive funds from the national budget if they received at least 1.2 per cent of the votes nationwide (if the joint list was entered by two parties) or at least 1.5 per cent of the votes (if the joint list was submitted by three or more parties) and their candidates stood in at least three-quarters of the constituencies.
Parties referred to in the first and second paragraphs of this article shall be entitled to 10 per cent of the funds allocated in the budget for the financing of political parties in equal shares, and shall be entitled to the remaining 90 per cent of the funds in proportion to the number of votes which they received in all the constituencies. Parties which entered a joint list of candidates shall divide the funds obtained on a proportional basis by agreement, and if no agreement has been concluded then in equal shares.
Funds allocated to the financing of political parties in 2000 shall be determined in the budget of the Republic of Slovenia and may not exceed 0.017 per cent of the gross domestic product achieved in 1998, and in subsequent years may not exceed this percentage of the gross domestic product in the year prior to the adoption of the budget. The amount of funds due to each particular party shall be determined by the National Assembly at its first session following the adoption of the budget.
The funds shall be paid to the parties in twelfth parts.
Source:
Law on Political Parties, article 23.
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/SI/slovenia-political-parties-act-2007/view
|
2017/03/30
|
|
Solomon Islands
|
c. Based on current legislative representation
e. Other
|
Political Parties Integrity Act No. 9 of 2014, Art. 58 (l): A political party that contests an election is entitled to Entitlements claim from the Commission, after all its members have taken their oaths on parties of political the floor of Parliament, one or both of the following —
(a) a temporary special measures grant of $10,000 payable annually for every woman elected into Parliament; and
(b) an administration grant of $20,000 for each Member of Parliament of the political party, payable annually to the
political party after submission of its annual financial report under section 61.
Source:
Political Parties Integrity Act No. 9 of 2014, Art. 58 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/SB/solomon-islands-political-parties-integrity-act/view (2019).
|
2019/03/01
|
|
Somalia
|
f. No information available
|
Source:
Transitional Constitution of 2012:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
|
2016/11/25
|
|
South Africa
|
c. Based on current legislative representation
e. Other
|
Funds are allocated according a formula that takes into account the proportion of members a party has in the National Assembly and the provincial legislatures and a minimum threshold amount to ensure equity. Accordingly 90% of the allocation of the financial year is paid in proportion to each party's aggregate seat representation in the sum of the seats of the National Assembly and Provincial legislatures. The remaining 10% is divided among the provinces proportionately to the number of seats in each province and the provincial allocations are divided equally among the parties in each legislature.
Source:
Public Funding of Represented Political Parties Act, Sections 2, 4, & 5: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ZA/south-africa-electoral-act-73-of-1998-as-amended/view
|
2014/05/01
|
|
South Sudan
|
b. Based on result of previous election
e. Other
|
Government funding to political parties shall be distributed after the general elections in proportion to the votes obtained by each political party.
Donations or contributions may be received from the Political Party, individual candidates, or other South Sudanese sources approved by the Commission.
Source:
Political Parties Act No 33 of 2012, art. 22 (4): http://paanluelwel2011.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/south-sudan-political-parties-act-2012.pdf (2012);
National Elections Act of 2012, art. 91: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SS/south-sudan-the-national-elections-act-no.-39-of/view
|
2021/06/02
|
|
Spain
|
b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
|
Source:
Law 8/2007 of July 4 on the funding of political parties: “Ley Orgánica 8/2007, de 4 de julio, sobre financiación de los partidos políticos”, art. 3:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/ES/espana-ley-organica-8-2007-de-4-de-julio-sobre/
|
2025/04/03
|
|
Sri Lanka
|
a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
b. Based on result of previous election
|
a) Applies to free broadcast time;
b) The grant shall be paid to any recognized political party in respect of an electoral district, if the party;
- has polled not less than one percent of the total number of valid votes at the previous General Elections; and
- has submitted a nomination paper in respect of that district at the General Eleciton in respect of which such grant is payable.
Source:
Parliamentary Election Act (No.1 1981), Art. 127(3), 126
|
2016/02/04
|
|
Sudan
|
a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
|
Source:
The National Elections Act 2008, art. 67 (2 - c): http://www.gurtong.org/ResourceCenter/documents/Reports/Elections-09/nationalelectionsact2008.pdf (2012)
|
2012/09/04
|
|
Suriname
|
g. Not applicable
|
Political parties are not entitled to public funding.
Source:
International IDEA Political Finance Database: http://www.idea.int/parties/finance/db/country_print.cfm?CountryCode=SR
|
2025/03/28
|
|
Swaziland
|
f. No information available
|
Political parties were banned.
Source:
Proclamation No 7 of 12 April 1973.
|
2012/02/24
|
|
Sweden
|
b. Based on result of previous election
|
A party is eligible for party assistance if it has received at least one seat in the parliament or more than 2.5 per cent of the votes nationwide at either of the two last elections.
Source:
Act on State financial support to political parties (1972:625), Section 3: Official Website of the Swedish Government: http://www.sweden.gov.se/content/1/c6/10/78/60/b7508720.pdf (2012)
|
2014/08/04
|
|
Switzerland
|
e. Other
|
e) Depends on cantonal law. Political parties receive mainly contributions and donations from their members. In most of the cantons, parties are not obliged to publicly disclose these contributions and their expenditure. The cantons of Genève and Tessin are the only ones where this matter is regulated.
Source:
Official Website of the Swiss Federal Chancellery, on Party Funding in Switzerland: http://www.ch.ch/abstimmungen_und_wahlen/02186/02191/02284/index.html?lang=fr (2014)
|
2025/03/28
|
|
Tajikistan
|
g. Not applicable
|
Political parties are not entitled to direct public funding. Only indirect public funding is regulated.
Source:
Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Political Parties, art. 12. http://www.icnl.org/research/library/files/Tajikistan/POLITICALPARTIES.pdf (2013)
|
2025/02/18
|
|
Tanzania, United Republic of
|
b. Based on result of previous election
e. Other
|
Fifty percent of the funds shall be disbursed amongst qualifying parties on basis of the ratio between the number of parliamentary constituencies in the United Republic. The other fifty per centum of the funds shall be disbursed amongst qualifying parties each of which won not less than five per centum of all the valid votes cast in all constituencies in the United Republic, and shall be disbursed amongst those parties on the basis of the ratio between the total number of valid votes cast for the parliamentary candidates of a party and the total number of all the valid votes cast in the parliamentary election for all the qualifying parties.
In addition, the Government shall grant an annual subvention to every qualifying party in relation to its local government authority activities which shall be such an amount as the Minister may determine, and which shall be computed on the basis of the number of the members of a party who are members of a district or urban council.
Source:
The Political Parties Act 1992 with the subsequent amendments, art. 16 (2), 17 (2): https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CB4QFjAAahUKEwjA_P_dyuDIAhWEVyYKHQNFAOw&url=http%3A%2F%2Faceproject.org%2Fero-en%2Fregions%2Fafrica%2FTZ%2Ftanzania-the-political-parties-act-1992%2Fat_download%2Ffile&usg=AFQjCNF5Waj5Q41gIFVFBaqsTn9xF9PzYw&sig2=wFubg03dRjkwXuIGnS0Szw
|
2015/10/26
|
|
Thailand
|
b. Based on result of previous election
e. Other
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The subsidy for political parties shall be allocated annually to those political parties which have stood candidates at the latest general election of members of the House of Representatives and have received votes on a party-list basis equivalent to not less than zero point five per cent (0.5%) of the aggregate of votes cast for all political parties in the party-list election, or have received votes on a constituency basis equivalent to not less than zero point five per cent (0.5%) of the aggregate of nationwide votes cast for all candidates in the constituency election.
The Election Commission shall distribute the subsidy to entitled political parties by allocating forty per cent (40%) of the total amount of the subsidy according to the number of votes obtained from an election on a party-list basis, forty per cent (40%) of the subsidy according to the number of votes obtained from an election on a constituency basis, ten per cent (10%) of the subsidy according to the number of branches of a political party that meet the requirements prescribed by the Election Commission, and ten per cent (10%) of the subsidy according to the number of active members who paid annual subscription fees, under the rules and procedures prescribed by the Election Commission. No one political party shall receive more than half of the total allocation granted in a year.
The State shall allocate subsidies to political parties entitled to donations at the rate of five per cent (5%) of the total amount of donations specified in all indicated intents.
Source:
Organic Act on Political Parties B.E. 2550, Sec. 75, 76: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/TH/thailand-organic-act-on-political-parties-b.e./at_download/file
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2023/10/11
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Timor-Leste
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a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
c. Based on current legislative representation
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Out of the overall amount of the grant, 50% shall be equally divided among all the political parties with parliamentary representation, and the remaining 50% shall be allocated according to proportional representation, as achieved by political parties.
Source:
Law n.º 6/2008 of 16 April 2008 regulating political party funding, article 11 (2): https://mj.gov.tl/jornal/lawsTL/RDTL-Law/RDTL-Laws/Law-2008-06.pdf
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2024/11/14
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Togo
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b. Based on result of previous election
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Political parties who have received at least 5% of the votes at the national parliamentary elections are entitled to receive public funding.
Source:
Law No. 91-97 on Political Parties, art. 18 (2): http://ddata.over-blog.com/1/35/48/78/Togo/TOGO-Charte-des-partis.pdf (2013)
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2013/01/04
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Tonga
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f. No information available
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2021/09/15
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Trinidad and Tobago
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g. Not applicable
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There is no public funding of political parties.
Source:
International IDEA: Political Finance Database: https://www.idea.int/data-tools/country-view/288/55
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2020/08/22
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Tunisia
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e. Other
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The amount of the public funding each candidate list is entitled to for the 2014 legislative elections is calculated in proportion to the number of registered voters, the cost of living and the size of each electoral constituency.
Source:
Decree n° 2014-2761 of 1 August 2014 regulating private and public funding for the 2014 legislative elections, art. 2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/decret-nb0-2014-2761-du-1er-aout-2014-fixant-le/view (2014).
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2019/08/05
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Turkey
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b. Based on result of previous election
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Report: "According to the Constitutional Court, a significant share of party funding in Turkey comes from the state budget. Political parties that pass the 10 per cent threshold in parliamentary elections qualify for the allocation of state funds, while more limited funding is also available to parties that received over 7 per cent of votes".
Source:
OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission Report. 30 March – 1 April 2011. Parliamentary elections in the Republic of Turkey. 12 June 2011. Warsaw 13 April 2011: http://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/76837
IDEA database:
http://www.idea.int/political-finance/country.cfm?id=223#Public%20funding
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2016/01/21
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Turkmenistan
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g. Not applicable
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The procedure for reimbursement of expenses of political parties connected with their participation in elections shall be established by the electoral legislation of Turkmenistan. However, such legislation has not yet been enacted.
Source:
Law of Turkmenistan on Political Parties (2012), art. 29 (1, 2)
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2013/03/05
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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g. Not applicable
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There is no public funding.
Source:
Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
Electoral Law: “Elections Ordinance”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-elections-ordinance-2018/ ;
Political Parties’ Law: “Political Activities Ordinance”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-political-activities-ordinance-2018/ ;
Final Report of the Electoral Observation Mission conducted by the British Islands and Mediterranean Region (BIMR) of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA UK) between 8th and 18th December 2016: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-cpa-uk-bimr-eom-final-report-2016/
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2020/10/08
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Tuvalu
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g. Not applicable
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There are no provisions for public funding of elections.
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2012/06/19
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Uganda
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a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
c. Based on current legislative representation
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In respect of elections, government shall finance political ornanisations and parties on an equal basis. In respect of normal day to day activities, funding shall be based on the numerical strength of each political party or organization in Parliament
Source:
Parliamentary Elections Act as amended in 2010, art. 25;
http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/parliamentary%20election%20Act%202005.pdf
Political Parties and Organizations Act as amended by Act No. 13 of 2010, art. 14A
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2016/02/08
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Ukraine
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b. Based on result of previous election
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Material and financial support to political parties shall be provided in the form of:
1) donations in support of political parties;
2) public funding of statutory activities of political parties in accordance with the procedures established by this Law and other laws of Ukraine. A donation in support of political party shall mean the monetary funds or other property, benefits, allowances, services, loans (credits), intangible assets, any other intangible or non-monetary benefits including membership fees of the party members, sponsorship by the third parties of the events or other activities in support of political party, goods, works, services provided or
received for free or at discounted price (at a price lower than the market value of identical or similar works, goods and services in the relevant market) that were received by the party or its registered local organization, by the person related to political party or its registered organization, by a candidate nominated by the party or its local organization for the presidential, parliamentary or local elections (through transferring the funds into the election fund account in the respective elections) or provided to the party, its
registered local organization, the person related to the party or its local organization or to the candidate nominated by the party or its local organization for the parliamentary, presidential or local elections (through transferring the funds into the election fund account in the respective elections).
Source:
Law of Ukraine on Political Parties in Ukraine(as amended up to 2015), art. 14: http://www.legislationline.org/documents/id/19912 (2014).
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2018/06/13
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United Arab Emirates
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g. Not applicable
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There are no political parties in the UAE.
Source:
Freedom House: https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-world/2015/united-arab-emirates (2015).
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2019/09/25
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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e. Other
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e) Largest party criteria other than ruling party; "Policy Development Grants"
Art. 12 Policy development grants.
(1) For the purposes of this section—
(a) “a policy development grant” is a grant to a represented registered party to
assist the party with the development of policies for inclusion in any manifesto
Source:
Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, Art. 12;
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/41/data.pdf
Representation of the People Act 1983, Art. 91 - 98
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/2/contents/data.pdf
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2025/06/23
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United States of America
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e. Other
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To receive primary matching funds, presidential candidates must seek nomination from a party and raise more than $5,000 in at least 20 states from at least 20 contributors in each state. Presidential candidates must also limit campaign spending for all primary elections combined to $10 million plus a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA); limit campaign spending in each state to $200,000 plus COLA, or to a specified amount based on the number of voting age individuals in the state (plus COLA), whichever is greater; and limit spending from personal funds to $50,000. To qualify for primary matching funds, contributions must be deposited in the campaign account by December 31 of the election year. Eligible candidates may receive public funds equaling up to half of the national spending limit for the primary campaign.
For general elections, "to be eligible to receive public funds, the presidential nominee of a major party must agree to limit spending to the amount of the grant and may not accept private contributions for the campaign. Candidates may spend an additional $50,000 from their own personal funds, which does not count against the expenditure limit."
Once eligibility is established, the U.S. Treasury makes payments using the funds from the $3 tax checkoff.
Source:
https://www.fec.gov/introduction-campaign-finance/understanding-ways-support-federal-candidates/presidential-elections/public-funding-presidential-elections/
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2024/10/15
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Uruguay
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b. Based on result of previous election
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The state contributes to political parties represented in Parliament an annual amount equal to the value of 4 UI (Indexed four units) per vote received in the last national election.
Source:
Ley de partidos políticos (Ley No. 18485), art. 20, 39, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/ururguay-ley-18485-del-funcionamiento-de-partidos/view (2009).
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2024/12/18
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Uzbekistan
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e. Other
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Article 7: The annual amount of the allocated public funds for financing of authorized activities of political parties is created of calculation of two and a half percent from the basic settlement size established for September 1 of the year preceding year of allocation of these means increased by the number of the citizens included in electoral registers on the last elections to Legislative house.
Source:
Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan of April 30, 2004 No. 617-II About financing of political parties (as amended on 02-07-2024), Articles 7-8: https://cis-legislation.com/document.fwx?rgn=6589
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2024/08/26
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Vanuatu
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g. Not applicable
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There is no public funding of political parties.
Source:
Constitution; Representation of the People Act, as amended.
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2016/01/26
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Venezuela
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g. Not applicable
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Pubic funding of political parties is expressly prohibited in the Constitution.
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela”, art. 67: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-constitucion-reforma-2009/
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2020/11/15
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Viet Nam
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g. Not applicable
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Vietnam is a one-party state.
Source:
Constitution of 1992 as amended, art. 4:
http://www.moj.gov.vn/vbpq/en/Lists/Vn%20bn%20php%20lut/View_Detail.aspx?ItemID=10450 (2016)
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2021/03/24
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Virgin Islands, British
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f. No information available
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2019/02/21
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Virgin Islands, U.S.
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f. No information available
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2009/08/14
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Wallis and Futuna
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b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
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Source:
Electoral Code, Article L.52-11-1.
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2004/01/15
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Western Sahara
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f. No information available
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2009/08/14
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Yemen
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a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
c. Based on current legislative representation
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The total amount of government subsidy to the parties, or, political organizations is divided as follows:
- 25% of the total in equal installments to all parties represented in the House of Representatives.
- 75% of the total is pledged in proportion to the votes the candidates of the parties and political organizations obtained in the race for the seats of the House of Representatives. The party or, political organization is not entitled to a share in this amount if the total number of votes its candidates obtained was less than 5% of the total votes.
Source:
Parties and Political Organisations Law No 66 of 1991, art. 19: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/politicalpartieslaw.htm (2012)
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2012/08/22
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Zambia
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c. Based on current legislative representation
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60. (4) The following shall be prescribed with regard to political
parties:
(a)the establishment and management of a Political Parties’
Fund to provide financial support to political parties with
seats in the National Assembly;
Source:
Constitution of Zambia: art. 60. (4)
http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/amendment_act/Constitution%20of%20Zambia%20%20%28Amendment%29,%202016-Act%20No.%202_0.pdf
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2016/06/28
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Zanzibar
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f. No information available
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2016/04/05
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Zimbabwe
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b. Based on result of previous election
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Funding is distributed in proportion to the proportion of votes received in the last general election.
Source:
Electoral Law: Political Parties (Finance) Act, art. 3(3).
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2023/09/25
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