29. What are the eligibility criteria for political parties to receive public funding?
Colombia
Answer
- Representation in elected body
- Share of votes in next election
- Share of seats in next election
- Participation in election
Comment
Campaign spending is partly reimbursed if the party reaches at least 4% of the valid votes (for governor and mayoral elections), and if the list reaches at least 50% of the established threshold. Ongoing funding is partly available to all parties, partly to parties that have reached 3% of the vote (Senate and House elections), partly to parties that have reached the required number of seats, and partly to those with the required share of women and youth in elected/leading positions.