31. What are the provisions on 'ear marking' direct public funding to political parties (how it should be used)?
Slovakia
- Campaign spending
- Ongoing party activities
- Intra-party institution
- Research and policy initiatives
The party 's contributions from the state budget are
a) contribution for votes obtained in elections (hereinafter referred to as "vote for votes"),
b) activity allowance,
c) contribution to the mandate.
Source: § 25, Law No. 85 on Political Parties and Movements, 2005 (amended 2019)
(7) Contributions from the state budget pursuant to Para 25 may not be used by a party for
a) loans and credits to natural or legal persons,
b) silent partnership agreements,
c) the business of a company set up by the party or its sole shareholder,
d) liability for liabilities of natural or legal persons,
e) donation.
Source: § 29 (7), Law No. 85 on Political Parties and Movements, 2005 (amended 2019)