38. Is there a ban on vote buying?

Germany

Germany

Answer
Yes
Source

Criminal Code1998, amended 2013, Chapter 4, Section 108e.

Comment

Whosoever undertakes to buy or sell a vote for an election or ballot in the European Parliament or in a parliament of the Federation, the member states, municipalities or municipal associations, shall be liable to imprisonment of not more than five years or a fine.‌

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