Summary
State and citizen support should not interfere with the independence of a political party.
Obligations
Election Parts
Criteria
- Both the state and citizens were able to support candidates and parties, including financial support, and this support did not interfere with the independence of the party
- Citizens were able to support candidates and parties, including financial support, and this support did not interfere with the independence of the party
Quotes
- States should ensure that any support from the state and/or citizens does not interfere with the independence of political parties.
- Every system of party financing should avoid parties becoming almost entirely dependent on the state and should be designed such that it does not remove key incentives for parties to establish a structural relationship with society.
- The state should ensure that any support from the state and/or citizens does not interfere with the independence of political parties and candidates.