57. What power is granted to the institution(s) responsible for examining reports and/or investigating violations?
Germany
Answer
Carry out investigation
Request additional information from potential violator
Impose sanctions
Source
(1) The President of the German Bundestag examines the submitted report for formal and substantive correctness. It determines whether the accountability report complies with the requirements of section five. A renewed examination is only permitted before the deadline specified in Section 24 (2).
(2) If the President of the German Bundestag has specific indications that the information contained in a party's report is incorrect, the latter gives the party concerned the opportunity to comment. He may ask the party to confirm the correctness of his opinion by his auditor or auditing company, sworn accountant or auditing company.
Source: § 23a(1-2), Political Parties Act, 1967 (amended 2018)
