25. Is there a ban on candidates taking loans in relation to election campaigns?

Turkey

Turkey

Answer
Yes
Source

14.(3) [...] Candidates are not allowed to borrow money.
Source: Article 14 (3), Presidential Election Law, 2012

Source: Law on Political Parties, 1983 (amended 2018)

Source: Law on Basic Provisions of Elections and Voter Registers, 1961 (amended 2018)

Comment

Presidential candidates are not allowed to take loans.

There are no specific regulations regarding donations to candidates except presidential candidates.

 

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