31. What are the provisions on 'ear marking' direct public funding to political parties (how it should be used)?

Political Party Contribution System, No. 155, 2019  (active as of 1 July 2020)

Article 7 

 a.  The aspects of spending on financial contribution shall be as follows: 

    1 - campaign and campaign advertising expenses, which include the press, media, publications, posters, banners, and headquarters expenses in accordance with the relevant legislation.

     2- Rent of the Party’s HQ and its brunches provided that the venues are not owned to the secretary-general off the party, one of the parties leaders or one of their relatives of the first degree. 

    3- Operational expenses such as water, electricity, furniture, hospitality and maintenance of the party's headquarters and branches

    4 - Salaries and wages of employees in the party, provided that they are covered by the provisions of the Social Security Law.  

    5-  General activities that serve the party's goals and objectives, except for travel expenses.