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"Equality of opportunity must be guaranteed for parties and candidates alike. This entails a neutral attitude by state authorities, in particular with regard to: iii. public funding of parties and campaigns."
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CoE (Venice Commission): Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters, I.2.3.a.iii

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Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters

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  • State support to candidates and political parties may be financial.
  • The formula for the distribution of state support to to candidates and political parties should be objective, fair, and reasonable.
  • The state should enable new parties to compete under fair conditions with more established parties.
  • 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.
  • If public funds are distributed to political parties and candidates, those funds should be available on an equitable basis.
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