24. Is there a ban on political parties taking loans in relation to election campaigns?
Azerbaijan
Answer
Yes
Source
Source: Election Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, 2003 (amended 2017)
18. Revenues and expenses of political parties [...]
The following are the income of political parties: [...]
the amount borrowed or received from the loan;
Source: Article 18, Law on Political Parties, 1992 (amended 2017)
Comment
The Election Code does not mention loans as possible source of income for political parties.
Political parties are allowed to take loans, but without relation to the election campaign - separate regulation of the Law on Political Parties applies.
