4. Is there a ban on corporate donations to candidates?

Albania

Albania

Answer
No
Source

Chapter II, Article 89: '1. Electoral subjects can obtain funds for the purposes of their electoral campaigns only from domestic physical or legal persons.' (Source: The Electoral Code of the Republic of Albania, 2008 (Electoral Act))
Article 89: 'Financing of electoral subjects through non-public funds 1. Electoral subjects may receive funds for the purposes of their electoral campaigns only from domestic natural or legal persons. (...) 3. Donation of funds by a legal person or any of its shareholders is prohibited if one of the following conditions applies: a) has received public funds, public contracts or concessions in the last 2 years, exceeding ALL 10 million; b) exercises media activity; c) has been a partner with public funds in different projects; ?) has monetary obligations towards the State Budget or any public institution. This obligation is not applicable if the shareholder owns these shares as a result of a public offer.' (Source: The Electoral Code of the Republic of Albania, 2015)

 

Comment

Corporate donations are prohibited if they comply with a certain set of criteria (see Art 89 (3) below).

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