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"Besides their financial contributions, states may contribute indirectly to financing political parties based on law, for example by covering the costs of postage and of meeting rooms, by supporting party media, youth organisations and research institutes; and also by granting tax incentives."

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CoE (Parliamentary Assembly): Recommendation 1516(2001) on Financing of Political Parties, para. 8(A)(iv)

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Recommendation 1516(2001) on Financing of Political Parties

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The state may contribute, directly or indirectly, to the operational costs of party activities, election campaigns, and the functioning of parliamentary party groups.