Election Obligations & Standards Database

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"The general rules on the funding of political parties and electoral campaigns must be applied to both public and private funding. "

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CoE (Venice Commission): Code of Good Practice on Referendums, para. II.3.4.a

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Code of Good Practice on Referendums

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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.