8. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to candidates?

Turkey

Turkey

Answer
Yes, above certain threshold
Source

Source: Law on Political Parties, 1983 (amended 2018)

Source: Law on Basic Provisions of Elections and Voter Registers, 1961 (amended 2018)

In order to provide transparency, cash aids over the amount determined by Supreme Election Council are deposited in “electoral account” that will be opened in the name of candidates. Cash aids under the amount determined by Supreme Election Council are taken in return of receipt and deposited in electoral account...
Source: Article 14 (4), Presidential Election Law, 2012

Comment

There are no specific regulations regarding donations to candidates at parliamentary (general) and local elections. There is regulation regarding presidential candidates.

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