24. Is there a ban on political parties taking loans in relation to election campaigns?

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan

Answer
Yes
Source

The followings shall be regarded as income of a political party:

[...]

funds earned from debts and loans;[...]

Source: Article 18, Law on Political Parties, 1992 (amended 2018).

Comment

There is no specific restriction regarding political parties taking loans in relation to election campaigns. However, Law on Political Parties defines tfunds earned from debts and loans as a source of income. In other words, political parties can take loans during or out of election campaigns.

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