5. Is there a ban on donations from Trade Unions to political parties?
Belarus
Answer
No
Source
Article 24. Restrictions in financing political parties, unions
"Political parties, unions and legal persons created by them are prohibited to obtain monetary means and other property directly or indirectly from: ... legal persons registered in the established order less than one year before the day of making donation;"
Source: Article 24 (indent 11), The Law of the Republic of Belarus on Political Parties, 1994 (Amended as of June 4, 2015)
Comment
The trade unions, as registered legal entities, can also donate to political parties.
