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

"Political parties, independent MPs and members of representative bodies of local and regional self-government units elected from a list of a group of voters may use the funds referred to in paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) of this Article solely for the purposes of pursuing the objectives set down in the work programme and the financial plan referred to in Article 28 of this Act."

Source: Article 2, POLITICAL ACTIVITY AND ELECTION CAMPAIGN FINANCING ACT (consolidated text) 2013, (with 2016 amendment included)

The ongoing financing can be used for the purposes of pursuing the objectives set down in the work programme and financial plan, while the funds in relation to elections are payed as a reimboursement for the campaign, so they can only be used for that.