52. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates reveal the identity of donors?

Latvia

Latvia

Answer
Yes
Source

Section 7, Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties), the amended version of law in force from 01.01.2020, Latvijas Vēstnesis, 114, 02.08.1995

Comment

Section 7. Prohibition on Anonymous Gifts (Donations)

(1) Financing of the political organisations (parties) in the form of anonymous gifts (donations) is prohibited.

(2) Within the meaning of this Law, a gift (donation) is anonymous if in the accounting documents of the political organisation (party) the given name, surname, personal identification number and place of residence in respect of the giver (donor) - a natural person - are not indicated.

(3) If a political organisation (party) receives an anonymous gift (donation), such financial resources shall be transferred to the State budget within five days of the receipt thereof, but property shall be transferred to State property in accordance with the procedures stipulated by the Cabinet.

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