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"The levels of political support should be calculated on the basis of objective criteria. The criteria most frequently used are the number of votes cast for a party, the number of parliamentary seats obtained or a combination of the two."

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CoE: Financing Political Parties and Election Campaigns: Guidelines, p. 43

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Financing Political Parties and Election Campaigns: Guidelines

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The formula for the distribution of state support to to candidates and political parties should be objective, fair, and reasonable.