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

Law on financing political parties (2018), Article 10a; Electoral Code (2018), article 76e

Funds in the amount of EUR 280,000 in MKD equivalent shall be provided in the Budget of the Republic of North Macedonia for annual financing of the party research and analytical centers established by law as part of the internal organisation of the political party.

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. 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