23. Is there a ban on political parties engaging in commercial activities?

Lithuania

Lithuania

Answer
Yes
Source

Law on political parties (2004, last amended 2021), Article 17

Comment

Political parties shall enjoy the right to engage in publishing, distribution of printed matter and party symbols, management, use and disposal of the property belonging by the right of ownership, organisation of political and cultural events (lectures, exhibitions, etc.) and other activities; money received from such activities may be used only to pursue the purposes of the political party as specified in the statute of the political party.

Any other engagement in commercial enterprises is prohibited.

 

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