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"The financing of political parties through public funds should be on condition that the accounts of political parties shall be subject to control by specific public organs (for example by a Court of Audit). States shall promote a policy of financial transparency of political parties that benefit from public financing."

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CoE (Venice Commission): Guidelines and Report on the Financing of Political Parties, para. 5

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Guidelines and Report on the Financing of Political Parties

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The system should be transparent in disclosing the funding received by any political party or candidate.
States should require that parties present and make public their accounts.