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"Private contributions can be made for campaign expenses, but the total amount of such contributions should not exceed the stated ceiling. Contributions from foreign States or enterprises must be prohibited. This prohibition should not prevent financial contributions from nationals living abroad."

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CoE (Venice Commission): Guidelines and Report on the Financing of Political Parties, para. 10

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Guidelines and Report on the Financing of Political Parties

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States should regulate funding by foreign donors, but should not limit contributions by nationals living abroad.
Limits on private contributions may consist of a limit on the total sum of acceptable private donations.