12. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with partial government ownership to candidates?

Turkey

Turkey

Answer
Yes
Source

(1) Candidates are not allowed to take aid or donation from foreign states, international institutions, legal entities and real individuals without Turkish nationality.
Source: Article 14(1), Law on Presidental Election, 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 cannot receive donations from corporations. There are no legal regulations for the candidates at other elections.

Close tooltip