16. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during an election?
North Macedonia, Republic of
Answer
Yes, for both natural and legal persons
Source
Electoral Code (2011)Article 83(2) The election campaign may be financed by:- the membership fee of the political party;- private persons, up to 5,000 Euro in Denar equivalent; and- legal entities, up to 5% of the total income in the previous year.
'In the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYRoM), eligible physical persons are allowed to donate the equivalent of ?5,000, while legal entities may donate up to ?20,000.' (Source: Political Finance and Gender Equality. Zigan & Ohman. 2014. IFES.)
Comment
Limits for election campaigns apply equally to political parties and candidates.
