29. What are the eligibility criteria for political parties to receive public funding?
Austria
Answer
- Representation in elected body
- Share of votes in previous election
Source
Federal Act on Federal Support of Political Parties (Support of Political Parties Act) 2012, amended 2013, Article 1.
Comment
Parties that have obtained at least 1% of the votes are eligible for public funding. Additional funding for parties that are represented in the National Council.
