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

Article 10-a, Law on Financing Political Parties, 2018 (consolidated text)

Article 76e, Electoral code, 2018 consolidated text

In addition to the funds referred to in Article 9 of this Law, funds in amount of Euro 280.000 in Denar counter value shall be provided in the Budget of the Republic of Macedonia for annual financing of the party research and analytical centers established by law as part of the internal organization of the political party.  The funds referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be planned in the budget of the Ministry of Justice for every fiscal year. The funds referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be distributed in accordance with the law.

"(1) For the fulfilment of the legal obligations of broadcasters, printed media and electronic media (portals) in the sphere of paid political advertising, funds shall be provided from the Budget of the Republic of Macedonia and shall be paid on a separate account of the Ministry of Finance.

(2) These funds shall be earmarked solely for the purpose of funding broadcasters, printed media and electronic media (portals) in the sphere of paid political advertising of participants in the election process."