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"Funding political parties through private contributions is also a form of political participation. Thus, legislation should attempt to achieve a balance between encouraging moderate contributions and limiting unduly large contributions."
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OSCE (ODIHR), CoE (Venice Commission): Guidelines on Political Party Regulation, Second Edition, para. 204Summaries
- Political parties and candidates should be partly financed through private means.
- Where private funding contributions are allowed, the system should be designed to ensure equality of freedom to raise private funds.
- Reasonable limitations may be placed on private funding contributions to level the playing field during campaign activities.