5. Is there a ban on donations from Trade Unions to political parties?
Turkey
Source: Article 28§2, Law on Trade Unions and Collective Bargaining, 2012 (Law No. 6356).
Source: Article 20§2, Law on Union of Public Employees and Collective Bargaining, 2001 (Law No. 4688).
There is no provision which prohibits trade unions contributing to political parties yet they cannot receive aid and donation from political parties.
Source: Article 28§2, Law on Trade Unions and Collective Bargaining, 2012 (Law No. 6356).
However, the unions of public employees are prohibited from contributing to political parties or receiving aid from them.
Source: Article 20§2, Law on Union of Public Employees and Collective Bargaining, 2001 (Law No. 4688).