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"[Political parties] are thus a specific kind of association, which in many countries is submitted to registration for participation in elections or for public financing. This requirement of registration has been accepted, considering it as not per se contrary to the freedom of association, provided that conditions for registration are not too burdensome."

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CoE (Venice Commission): Report on the Participation of Political Parties in Elections, para. 15

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Report on the Participation of Political Parties in Elections

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Political parties may be required to register with election authorities when contesting the election. The grounds for rejecting a registration application should be based on objective criteria.