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

"Funds for financing political entities operation are used for functioning and propagation of the idea of a political entity and presume: work with the electorate and membership, costs of transportation and holding gatherings, promotional costs, advertising material and publications, public opinion polls, training, international cooperation, salaries and emoluments for staff, costs of utilities services and expenses related to other similar activities. Funds for financing regular activities of political entities shall also be used for covering costs of election campaigns, in accordance with this Law.4 A political entity is required to use funds received from public sources in the amount not less than 5% of aggregate funds received for operation at annual level for professional upgrading and training, acquiring practical skills, international cooperation and work with the membership."

Source: Article 19, Law on financing political activities, 2014 consolidated text

At least 5% of the public funding should be used in professional upgrading and training, acquiring practical skills, international cooperation and work with the membership