25. Is there a ban on candidates taking loans in relation to election campaigns?
Azerbaijan
Answer
Yes
Source
Articles 156.2, 191.2, and 225.1 and 3, Election Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, 2003 (amended 2018).
http://www.msk.gov.az/uploads/qanunvericilik/Election-code_2020.pdf.
Comment
The Election Code legally lists the sources of candidates' funds in which taking loan is not included.
The sources of income are determined by Election Code as follows:
1D35. Special election fund and voluntary donations during the Milli Majlis and Presidential elections;
2. During municipality elections special election fund, voluntary donations, and the funds allocated by municipalities in equal amounts to election funds of candidates nominated within their territory.
