58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions?

Source: Political Parties Financing Act, 2013 (amended 2019)

The MoIKR may impose a range of financial sanctions of up to EUR 25,000 in case of failure to record contributions and debts, failure to submit a financial report, non-compliance with disclosure requirements, or acceptance of anonymous donations above the established threshold. In case a political party is a recipient of public funding, the amount of the fines will be withdrawn from the subsidy. In case of criminal infringements of regulations, the MoIKR has to turn to the Public Prosecutor and eligibility for public funds can be suspended for up to four years. The MoIKR decisions can be appealed to the Council of State.
Source: OSCE/ODIHR (2017) The Netherlands, Parliamentary Elections, 15 March 2017. OSCE/ODIHR Election Assessment Mission, Final Report. OSCE/ODIHR, Warsaw