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"If the law provides for state support for campaign expenditure, parties should receive their funding in good time to allow them to conduct a viable campaign. It should also be checked whether parties from or close to the government have received extra support by virtue of their control of ministries."

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EU: Handbook for European Union Election Observation Missions, First Edition, p. 75

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Handbook for European Union Election Observation Missions, First Edition

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Where legislation allows for public funding, private funding, or a mix of the two, legislation should ensure that all political parties and candidates are treated equitably with respect to campaign finance and expenditures.