Political Finance Database

Section 4. Gifts (Donations)
(1) In accordance with the restrictions referred to in Section 6 of this Law, the political organisations
(parties) may accept gifts (donations) from:
1) Latvian citizens;
2) persons who in accordance with law have the right to receive the passport a non-citizen of the
Republic of Latvia.
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 4 (1).

Section 9. (1) A list of candidates may be submitted by:
1) a political party registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in law which has been
established not later than one year before the election of the Saeima and which has at least 500 members;
2) an alliance of political parties registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in law if all
political parties belonging to the alliance of political parties have been established not later than one year
before the election of the Saeima and if the alliance of political parties has at least 500 members.

Law on the Election of the Saeima, Article 9 (1) (2).

Section 2. Sources of Financing
(1) The political organisations (parties) may be financed from:
1) the membership fees and joining fees;
2) the gifts (donations) from natural persons;
3) the income earned by economic activities of the relevant political organisation (party);
3.1) the State budget - in cases specified in law;
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 2.

Section 9. (1) A list of candidates may be submitted by:
1) a political party registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in law which has been
established not later than one year before the election of the Saeima and which has at least 500 members;
2) an alliance of political parties registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in law if all
political parties belonging to the alliance of political parties have been established not later than one year
before the election of the Saeima and if the alliance of political parties has at least 500 members.

Law on the Election of the Saeima, Article 9 (1) (2).

Section 2. Sources of Financing
(1) The political organisations (parties) may be financed from:
1) the membership fees and joining fees;
2) the gifts (donations) from natural persons;
3) the income earned by economic activities of the relevant political organisation (party);
3.1) the State budget - in cases specified in law;
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 2.

Section 9. (1) A list of candidates may be submitted by:
1) a political party registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in law which has been
established not later than one year before the election of the Saeima and which has at least 500 members;
2) an alliance of political parties registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in law if all
political parties belonging to the alliance of political parties have been established not later than one year
before the election of the Saeima and if the alliance of political parties has at least 500 members.

Law on the Election of the Saeima, Article 9 (1) (2).

Section 7. Prohibition on Anonymous Gifts (Donations)
(1) Financing of the political organisations (parties) in the form of anonymous gifts (donations) is
prohibited.
(2) Within the meaning of this Law, a gift (donation) is anonymous if in the accounting documents of the
political organisation (party) the given name, surname, personal identification number and place of
residence in respect of the giver (donor) - a natural person - are not indicated.
(3) If a political organisation (party) receives an anonymous gift (donation), such funds shall be
transferred into the State budget within five days of the receipt thereof, but property shall be transferred into
State ownership in accordance with the procedures stipulated by the Cabinet.

Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 7.

Section 9. (1) A list of candidates may be submitted by:
1) a political party registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in law which has been
established not later than one year before the election of the Saeima and which has at least 500 members;
2) an alliance of political parties registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in law if all
political parties belonging to the alliance of political parties have been established not later than one year
before the election of the Saeima and if the alliance of political parties has at least 500 members.

Law on the Election of the Saeima, Article 9 (1) (2).

Section 2. Sources of Financing
(1) The political organisations (parties) may be financed from:
1) the membership fees and joining fees;
2) the gifts (donations) from natural persons;
3) the income earned by economic activities of the relevant political organisation (party);
3.1) the State budget - in cases specified in law;
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 2.

Section 9. (1) A list of candidates may be submitted by:
1) a political party registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in law which has been
established not later than one year before the election of the Saeima and which has at least 500 members;
2) an alliance of political parties registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in law if all
political parties belonging to the alliance of political parties have been established not later than one year
before the election of the Saeima and if the alliance of political parties has at least 500 members.

Law on the Election of the Saeima, Article 9 (1) (2).

Section 2. Sources of Financing
(1) The political organisations (parties) may be financed from:
1) the membership fees and joining fees;
2) the gifts (donations) from natural persons;
3) the income earned by economic activities of the relevant political organisation (party);
3.1) the State budget - in cases specified in law;
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 2.

Section 9. (1) A list of candidates may be submitted by:
1) a political party registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in law which has been
established not later than one year before the election of the Saeima and which has at least 500 members;
2) an alliance of political parties registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in law if all
political parties belonging to the alliance of political parties have been established not later than one year
before the election of the Saeima and if the alliance of political parties has at least 500 members.

Law on the Election of the Saeima, Article 9 (1) (2).

Section 33. Prohibition to Use Administrative Resources
(1) Administrative resources may not be used pre -election campaigns.
(2) Within the meaning of this Section, the use of administrative resources shall be considered as the
use of funds, movable and immovable property or provision of services of a State authority and an authority
of derived public entity and capital companies in which the capital shares (stocks) belong to the State or
derived public entities, as well as of the capital companies in which capital shares (stocks) owned by one or
more State capital companies or capital companies of derived public entities individually or in collectively
exceed 50 per cent for the conduct of pre-election campaigns, as well as advertising of these authorities for
charge within the period of 30 days before the elections, if the relevant advertisement with regard to its
content is related to reflecting of a candidate, political party, association of political parties, as well as
candidates for the position of the Prime Minister or a Minister nominated by the administrative bodies of a
political party or association of political parties, or reflecting a person related to a political party or an
association of political parties or reflecting of activities by such a candidate or person.
(3) Allocation of premises for the conduct of pre-election campaign, if the provisions of Chapter VII of
this Law are complied with, as well as the use of the resources which are used to provide State protection
(security) to senior State officials to whom it must be provided in accordance with laws and regulations shall
not be considered as the use of administrative resources in so far as the use of resources is needed to
provide protection (security) for the relevant State officials.
(4) Within the meaning of Paragraph two of this Section, a person related to a political party or
association of political parties shall be an official, a member of the political party or association of political
parties, or such person who during the last 18 months before the elections has had business relations with
the relevant political party or association of political parties in relation to the provision of services to that
political party or association of political parties, by planning, preparing or organising the election campaign,
or such person who has been a an employee, official or a member of the political party or political
association within the last 18 months before the elections.
(5) Pre-election campaign materials may not be placed in publications issued by a State authority or an
authority of derived public entities or capital companies in which capital shares (stocks) belong to the State
or derived public entities, as well as the capital companies in which capital shares (stocks) owned by one or
more State capital companies or capital companies of derived public entities individually or collectively
exceed 50 per cent.
(6) Interviews with candidates or candidates for the position of the Prime Minister or a Minister
nominated by administrative bodies of a political party or association political parties, as well as articles
which indicate that the person mentioned in it is a candidate for the position of the Prime Minister or a
Minister nominated by administrative bodies of a political party or association of political parties, may not be
placed on election day, as well as 30 days prior to the election day in publications issued by a State
authority or an authority of derived public entities or capital companies in which the capital shares (stocks)
owned by one or more State capital companies or capital companies of derived public entities individually or
collectively exceed 50 per cent.
(7) The execution of restrictions referred to in this Section shall be controlled by the Corruption
Prevention and Combating Bureau.
Pre-election Campaign Law, Article 33.

Section 4. Gifts (Donations)
(1) In accordance with the restrictions referred to in Section 6 of this Law, the political organisations
(parties) may accept gifts (donations) from:
1) Latvian citizens;
2) persons who in accordance with law have the right to receive the passport a non-citizen of the
Republic of Latvia;
3) [12 February 2004].
(2) A natural person is allowed to make a gift (donation) to one political organisation (party) for the sum
not exceeding the amount of 20 minimum monthly wages over a period of one calendar year.
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 4.

Section 4. Gifts (Donations)
(1) In accordance with the restrictions referred to in Section 6 of this Law, the political organisations
(parties) may accept gifts (donations) from:
1) Latvian citizens;
2) persons who in accordance with law have the right to receive the passport a non-citizen of the
Republic of Latvia;
3) [12 February 2004].
(2) A natural person is allowed to make a gift (donation) to one political organisation (party) for the sum
not exceeding the amount of 20 minimum monthly wages over a period of one calendar year.
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 4.

Section 4. Gifts (Donations)
(1) In accordance with the restrictions referred to in Section 6 of this Law, the political organisations
(parties) may accept gifts (donations) from:
1) Latvian citizens;
2) persons who in accordance with law have the right to receive the passport a non-citizen of the
Republic of Latvia;
3) [12 February 2004].
(2) A natural person is allowed to make a gift (donation) to one political organisation (party) for the sum
not exceeding the amount of 20 minimum monthly wages over a period of one calendar year.
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 4.

Section 4. Gifts (Donations)
(1) In accordance with the restrictions referred to in Section 6 of this Law, the political organisations
(parties) may accept gifts (donations) from:
1) Latvian citizens;
2) persons who in accordance with law have the right to receive the passport a non-citizen of the
Republic of Latvia;
3) [12 February 2004].
(2) A natural person is allowed to make a gift (donation) to one political organisation (party) for the sum
not exceeding the amount of 20 minimum monthly wages over a period of one calendar year.
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 4.

Section 9. (1) A list of candidates may be submitted by:
1) a political party registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in law which has been
established not later than one year before the election of the Saeima and which has at least 500 members;
2) an alliance of political parties registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in law if all
political parties belonging to the alliance of political parties have been established not later than one year
before the election of the Saeima and if the alliance of political parties has at least 500 members.

Law on the Election of the Saeima, Article 9 (1) (2).

Section 9. (1) A list of candidates may be submitted by:
1) a political party registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in law which has been
established not later than one year before the election of the Saeima and which has at least 500 members;
2) an alliance of political parties registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in law if all
political parties belonging to the alliance of political parties have been established not later than one year
before the election of the Saeima and if the alliance of political parties has at least 500 members.

Law on the Election of the Saeima, Article 9 (1) (2).

Section 8.4 Restrictions for the Amount of Pre-election Expenses
(1) A political organisation (party) or an alliance of political organisations (parties) which has submitted
the list of candidates thereof for election to the Saeima in five electoral districts may spend in pre-election
expenses an amount that does not exceed the monthly average gross work remuneration for the year
before last published by the Central Statistical Bureau which is approximated to full euros by applying a
coefficient 0.0004 per each voter at the previous elections of the Saeima. If a political organisation (party) or
an alliance of political organisations (parties) submits the list of candidates thereof only in some electoral
districts, it is allowed to spend in pre-election expenses an amount that does not exceed the monthly
average gross work remuneration for the year before last published by the Central Statistical Bureau which
is approximated to full euros by applying a coefficient 0.0004 per each voter in the relevant electoral district
at the previous elections of the Saeima.
(2) A political organisation (party) or a registered or unregistered alliance of political organisations
(parties) which has submitted the list of candidates thereof for local government council elections is allowed
to spend in pre-election expenses of the relevant council elections an amount that does not exceed the
monthly average gross work remuneration for the year before last published by the Central Statistical
Bureau which is approximated to full euros by applying a coefficient 0.0004 per each voter at the previous
elections of the relevant local government council. If the political organisation (party) or a registered or
unregistered alliance of political organisations (parties) has submitted the lists of candidates thereof for the
elections of several local government councils, it is allowed to spend in pre-election expenses in total for all
these councils an amount that does not exceed the monthly average gross work remuneration for the year
before last published by the Central Statistical Bureau which is approximated to full euros by applying a
coefficient 0.0004 per each voter of the relevant local government council at the previous elections of the
council.
(21) If the elections of the Saeima take place in the case provided for in Section 14 or 48 of the
Constitution, a political organisation (party) or the alliance of political organisations (parties) which has
submitted the list of candidates thereof for election to the Saeima in five electoral districts is allowed to
spend in pre-election expenses an amount that does not exceed the monthly average gross work
remuneration for the year before last published by the Central Statistical Bureau which is approximated to
full euros by applying a coefficient 0.0003 per each voter at the previous elections of the Saeima. If the
political organisation (party) or an alliance of political organisations (parties) submits a list of candidates
thereof in separate electoral districts only, it is allowed to spend in pre-election expenses an amount that
does not exceed the monthly average gross work remuneration for the year before last published by the
Central Statistical Bureau which is approximated to full euros by applying a coefficient 0.0003 per each
voter of the relevant electoral district at the previous elections of the Saeima.
(3) A political organisation (party) or an alliance of political organisations (parties) which has submitted a
list of candidates thereof for the elections to the European Parliament is allowed to spend in pre-election
expenses an amount that does not exceed the monthly average gross work remuneration for the year
before last published by the Central Statistical Bureau which is approximated to full euros by applying a
coefficient 0.0003 per each voter at the previous elections of the Saeima.
(4) If a list of candidates is submitted by a registered or unregistered alliance of political organisations
(parties), the expenses incurred for the purpose by the political organisations (parties) that have formed
such alliance, shall also be considered as pre-election expenses thereof.
(41) If a separate candidate has performed individual pre-election canvassing campaign, then the funds
spent on this campaign shall be included in the pre-election expenses of the political organisation (party)
from whose submitted list of candidates this person is standing in the relevant elections.
(5) Within the meaning of this Section, all expenses of a political organisation (party) or an alliance of
political organisations (parties) which are determined in Section 8.2, Paragraph two of this Law over the
time period from the 120th day before the elections up to the date of the elections, regardless of the date
when a document attesting the transaction has been written out (invoice, contract or other document),
payment received or performed, shall be considered as pre-election expenses. In cases where the Saeima
is recalled or dissolved, pre-election expenses within the meaning of this Section shall be considered to be
all the expenses of a political organisation (party) or alliance of political organisations (parties) determined
in Section 8.2, Paragraph two of this Law over the time period from the day of announcement of the
elections up to the day of the elections, regardless of the date when a document attesting the transaction
has been written out (invoice, contract or other document), or payment received or made.
(6) The restrictions referred to in Paragraphs one, two, and three of this Section shall not apply to the
expenses referred to in Section 8.2, Paragraph two, Clauses 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 of this Law.
(7) Each year the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau shall publish on its website an
informative notification in which the amount of the sum referred to in Paragraphs one, two, and three of this
Section which can be used for pre-election expenses per one voter shall be indicated.
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 8.4.

Section 4. Gifts (Donations)
(1) In accordance with the restrictions referred to in Section 6 of this Law, the political organisations
(parties) may accept gifts (donations) from:
1) Latvian citizens;
2) persons who in accordance with law have the right to receive the passport a non-citizen of the
Republic of Latvia;
3) [12 February 2004].
(2) A natural person is allowed to make a gift (donation) to one political organisation (party) for the sum
not exceeding the amount of 20 minimum monthly wages over a period of one calendar year.
(3) The political organisation (party) shall, within 15 days after a gift (donation) has been received,
inform the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau thereof using the Electronic Data Input System.
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau shall publish information on its website regarding the
gifts (donations) received by a political organisation (party). The information to be indicated in the report of
a political organisation (party) and the procedures for the submission thereof, as well as the procedures by
which information regarding the gifts (donations) received by a political organisation (party) shall be
published and the content of this information shall be determined by the Cabinet.
(31) The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau shall, within 45 days after the political
organisation (party) has informed it of the gifts (donations) received, carry out the initial examination of the
conformity of gifts (donations) with the requirements of this Law. If, upon carrying out the initial examination,
the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau establishes that additional examination needs to be
carried out, it shall, within five working days from the day when additional examination was commenced,
notify the relevant political organisation (party) thereof in writing. Termination of the examination shall not
prevent the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau from commencing a repeat examination.
(4) The gift (donation) shall be considered accepted if the political organisation (party) has not
transferred (given) it back to the giver (donor) within 75 days after receipt of the gift (donation). The political
organisation (party) shall, within 15 days after it has transferred (given) the gift (donation) back to the giver
(donor), inform the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau thereof using the Electronic Data Input
System. The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau shall publish information on its website
regarding the gifts (donations) not accepted and repaid (given back) to the giver (donor). The information to
be indicated in the report of a political organisation (party) and the procedures for the submission thereof,
and also the procedures by which information regarding the gifts (donations) not accepted by a political
organisation (party) shall be published, and the content of this information shall be determined by the
Cabinet.
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 4.

Section 9. (1) A list of candidates may be submitted by:
1) a political party registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in law which has been
established not later than one year before the election of the Saeima and which has at least 500 members;
2) an alliance of political parties registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in law if all
political parties belonging to the alliance of political parties have been established not later than one year
before the election of the Saeima and if the alliance of political parties has at least 500 members.

Law on the Election of the Saeima, Article 9 (1) (2).

Section 2. Sources of Financing
(1) The political organisations (parties) may be financed from:
1) the membership fees and joining fees;
2) the gifts (donations) from natural persons;
3) the income earned by economic activities of the relevant political organisation (party);
31) the State budget - in cases specified in law;
4) other sources of financing, except from those prohibited to finance political organisations (parties) by
law.
(2) Within the meaning of this Law, a gift (donation) is any financial or other types of gratis benefits
including services, transfer of rights, release of a political organisation (party) from an obligation, refusal
from any right in favour of a political organisation (party), as well as other activities by which any benefit is
granted to the political organisation (party). Within the meaning of this Law, a gift (donation) is also a
transfer of movable or immovable property into the ownership of the political organisation (party) and
provision of services to the political organisation (party) for a charge lower than the market value of the
relevant movable or immovable property or service.
(21) The restrictions of gifts (donations) specified in this Law shall not be applicable to those mutual
transfers and account settlements that are performed between an alliance of political organisations (parties)
and the political organisations (parties) formed thereby, or between two or more political organisations
(parties) forming one alliance of political organisations (parties).
(3) Natural persons are allowed to make gifts (donations), pay membership fees and joining fees from
their income, but the total amount of such gifts (donations), payments of membership fees and joining fees
may not exceed 30 per cent of the income which such person has obtained in the previous calendar year.
(31) In case of receipt of the State budget financing provided for in Section 7.1 of this Law, natural
persons are allowed to make gifts (donations), pay membership fees and joining fees from their income,
however, the total amount of such gifts (donations), membership fees, and joining fees to all political parties
which receive the State budget financing and which are represented in the Saeima may not exceed five
minimum monthly wages.
(32) In case of receipt of the State budget financing provided for in Section 7.1 of this Law, natural
persons are allowed to make gifts (donations), pay membership fees and joining fees from their income,
however, the total amount of such gifts (donations), membership fees, and joining fees to all political parties
which receive the State budget financing and for which more than two per cent but not more than five per
cent of voters have voted in the last elections of the Saeima may not exceed 12 minimum monthly wages.
(33) If the State budget financing is received by an alliance of political organisations (parties) or a
political organisation (party) which joins an alliance of political organisations (parties) that does not receive
the State budget financing, the restriction provided for in Paragraph 3.1 or 3.2 of this Section shall apply to
the total amount of the gifts (donations) made and membership fees and joining fees paid by one natural
person to the alliance of political organisations (parties) and all political organisations (parties) forming the
alliance of political organisations (parties).
(4) Upon request of the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau the giver (donor), the payer of the
membership fee and joining fee shall provide to the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau
information regarding his or her income, money savings, debt liabilities or properties, as well as submit
documents certifying the origin of the sources of financing.
(5) Upon ascertaining the information referred to in Paragraph four of this Section, the Corruption
Prevention and Combating Bureau may request that the natural person who has given a gift (donation),
paid in membership fee or joining fee, submits a filled-in form about his or her income, money savings, debt
liabilities, and properties. The information to be indicated in the form and the procedures for its submission
shall be determined by the Cabinet.
(6) If the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau has requested information or documents from a
natural person in accordance with Paragraph four or five of this Section, the person shall provide the
abovementioned information or submit the documents within 30 days after the day it was requested (the
day when the person has been notified of the request). Upon a motivated submission of the natural person,
the director of the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau may extend such period of time to up to
three months, counting from the day when the person has submitted the submission for the extension of the
term.
(7) If, upon evaluating the information provided for in Paragraph four or five of this Section and other
materials of the file, the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau establishes that the gift (donation),
the paid-in membership fee or joining fee does not comply with the requirements of Paragraph three of this
Section, the director of the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau shall take a motivated decision on
the transfer of the relevant funds into the State budget and transfer of the property into State ownership in
conformity with Section 10, Paragraph two of this Law.
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 2.

Section 6. Financing Restrictions
(5) The political organisations (parties) are prohibited to take loans.
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 6.

Section 9. (1) A list of candidates may be submitted by:
1) a political party registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in law which has been
established not later than one year before the election of the Saeima and which has at least 500 members;
2) an alliance of political parties registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in law if all
political parties belonging to the alliance of political parties have been established not later than one year
before the election of the Saeima and if the alliance of political parties has at least 500 members.

Law on the Election of the Saeima, Article 9 (1) (2).

Section 2. Sources of Financing
(1) The political organisations (parties) may be financed from:
1) the membership fees and joining fees;
2) the gifts (donations) from natural persons;
3) the income earned by economic activities of the relevant political organisation (party);
31) the State budget - in cases specified in law;
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 2.
 

Section 6. Financing Restrictions
(2) All gifts (donations) of funds the sum of which exceeds one minimum monthly wage shall be
transferred directly into the bank account of the relevant political organisation (party) but other gifts
(donations) shall be given, transferred or submitted directly and without mediation to the relevant political
organisation (party). If one person has paid funds in cash to a political organisation (party) the total amount
of which in a calendar year has reached one minimum monthly wage, further funds in the relevant calendar
year shall be transferred into the bank account of this political organisation (party).
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Section 7.1 State Budget Financing
(1) A political organisation (party) for which more than two per cent of voters have voted in the last
elections of the Saeima shall be granted the State budget financing within a calendar year:
1) 0.9 per cent of the minimum monthly wage for each vote acquired in the last elections of the Saeima;
2) 0.1 per cent of the minimum monthly wage for each vote acquired in the last elections of the local
government council;
3) 0.1 per cent of the minimum monthly wage for each vote acquired in the last elections to the
European Parliament.
(2) A political organisation (party) for which more than five per cent of voters have voted in the last
elections of the Saeima, in addition to that referred to in Paragraph one of this Section, shall be granted the
State budget financing within a calendar year in the amount of 200 minimum monthly wages.
(3) The State budget financing shall be granted for four years and disbursed starting from the next
calendar year after the Saeima elections. Payments shall be made twice a year - until 15 January and until
15 July. After the elections of the Saeima, local government council, or the European Parliament the
Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau shall re-calculate the State budget financing provided for in
Paragraph one, Clauses 2 and 3 of this Section in conformity with the results of the elections of the Saeima,
local government council, or the European Parliament, and shall disburse it starting from the next calendar
year.
(4) If the extraordinary Saeima elections are taking place, the State budget financing shall be granted for
the term of office of the newly-elected Saeima, in this time period also including the last quarter of the
calendar year in which the term of office of the relevant Saeima expires. Disbursement of the State budget
financing shall be commenced from the quarter of the calendar year following the approval of the results
from the counting of the votes and shall be made within the time period specified in Paragraph two of this
Section.
(5) A political organisation (party) may spend the State budget financing granted but not spent within a
calendar year within the next three calendar years. If the political organisation (party) does not spend the
budget financing granted within a calendar year within the next three calendar years, it shall transfer the
part of the State budget financing not spent back into the State budget until 15 January of the next year.
(6) The total amount of the State budget financing granted to one political organisation (party) within one
calendar year may not exceed 1600 minimum monthly wages.
(7) The State budget financing provided for in Paragraph one, Clause 2 of this Section is not granted for
votes that have been given for a list of candidates which has been submitted, in accordance with the
procedures laid down in the Law on Elections of the Republic City Council and Municipality Council, by
associations of voters or by two or more registered political parties which have not joined in a registered
alliance of political organisations (parties).
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 7.1.

Section 7.1 State Budget Financing
(1) A political organisation (party) for which more than two per cent of voters have voted in the last
elections of the Saeima shall be granted the State budget financing within a calendar year:
1) 0.9 per cent of the minimum monthly wage for each vote acquired in the last elections of the Saeima;
2) 0.1 per cent of the minimum monthly wage for each vote acquired in the last elections of the local
government council;
3) 0.1 per cent of the minimum monthly wage for each vote acquired in the last elections to the
European Parliament.
(2) A political organisation (party) for which more than five per cent of voters have voted in the last
elections of the Saeima, in addition to that referred to in Paragraph one of this Section, shall be granted the
State budget financing within a calendar year in the amount of 200 minimum monthly wages.
(3) The State budget financing shall be granted for four years and disbursed starting from the next
calendar year after the Saeima elections. Payments shall be made twice a year - until 15 January and until
15 July. After the elections of the Saeima, local government council, or the European Parliament the
Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau shall re-calculate the State budget financing provided for in
Paragraph one, Clauses 2 and 3 of this Section in conformity with the results of the elections of the Saeima,
local government council, or the European Parliament, and shall disburse it starting from the next calendar
year.
(4) If the extraordinary Saeima elections are taking place, the State budget financing shall be granted for
the term of office of the newly-elected Saeima, in this time period also including the last quarter of the
calendar year in which the term of office of the relevant Saeima expires. Disbursement of the State budget
financing shall be commenced from the quarter of the calendar year following the approval of the results
from the counting of the votes and shall be made within the time period specified in Paragraph two of this
Section.
(5) A political organisation (party) may spend the State budget financing granted but not spent within a
calendar year within the next three calendar years. If the political organisation (party) does not spend the
budget financing granted within a calendar year within the next three calendar years, it shall transfer the
part of the State budget financing not spent back into the State budget until 15 January of the next year.
(6) The total amount of the State budget financing granted to one political organisation (party) within one
calendar year may not exceed 1600 minimum monthly wages.
(7) The State budget financing provided for in Paragraph one, Clause 2 of this Section is not granted for
votes that have been given for a list of candidates which has been submitted, in accordance with the
procedures laid down in the Law on Elections of the Republic City Council and Municipality Council, by
associations of voters or by two or more registered political parties which have not joined in a registered
alliance of political organisations (parties).
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 7.1.

Section 7.1 State Budget Financing
(1) A political organisation (party) for which more than two per cent of voters have voted in the last
elections of the Saeima shall be granted the State budget financing within a calendar year:
1) 0.9 per cent of the minimum monthly wage for each vote acquired in the last elections of the Saeima;
2) 0.1 per cent of the minimum monthly wage for each vote acquired in the last elections of the local
government council;
3) 0.1 per cent of the minimum monthly wage for each vote acquired in the last elections to the
European Parliament.
(2) A political organisation (party) for which more than five per cent of voters have voted in the last
elections of the Saeima, in addition to that referred to in Paragraph one of this Section, shall be granted the
State budget financing within a calendar year in the amount of 200 minimum monthly wages.
(3) The State budget financing shall be granted for four years and disbursed starting from the next
calendar year after the Saeima elections. Payments shall be made twice a year - until 15 January and until
15 July. After the elections of the Saeima, local government council, or the European Parliament the
Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau shall re-calculate the State budget financing provided for in
Paragraph one, Clauses 2 and 3 of this Section in conformity with the results of the elections of the Saeima,
local government council, or the European Parliament, and shall disburse it starting from the next calendar
year.
(4) If the extraordinary Saeima elections are taking place, the State budget financing shall be granted for
the term of office of the newly-elected Saeima, in this time period also including the last quarter of the
calendar year in which the term of office of the relevant Saeima expires. Disbursement of the State budget
financing shall be commenced from the quarter of the calendar year following the approval of the results
from the counting of the votes and shall be made within the time period specified in Paragraph two of this
Section.
(5) A political organisation (party) may spend the State budget financing granted but not spent within a
calendar year within the next three calendar years. If the political organisation (party) does not spend the
budget financing granted within a calendar year within the next three calendar years, it shall transfer the
part of the State budget financing not spent back into the State budget until 15 January of the next year.
(6) The total amount of the State budget financing granted to one political organisation (party) within one
calendar year may not exceed 1600 minimum monthly wages.
(7) The State budget financing provided for in Paragraph one, Clause 2 of this Section is not granted for
votes that have been given for a list of candidates which has been submitted, in accordance with the
procedures laid down in the Law on Elections of the Republic City Council and Municipality Council, by
associations of voters or by two or more registered political parties which have not joined in a registered
alliance of political organisations (parties).
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 7.1.

Section 7.4 Spending of the State Budget Financing
(1) A political organisation (party) shall spend the State budget financing for the provision of political and
economic activity thereof and is entitled to spend it for the following target groups:
1) the maintenance of the office and employees of the political organisation (party);
2) the content provision of the operation of the political organisation (party) (for example, for seminars,
congresses, conferences, research, surveys, events of youth organisations, consultations);
3) the communication of the political organisation (party) with the society, including for political
campaigning.
(11) The Cabinet shall issue regulations determining the types of the target groups for spending of the
State budget financing provided for in Paragraph one of this Section, and also the permissible expenses.
(12) A political organisation (party) may spend no more than 60 per cent of the State budget financing
received in the relevant year for each target group specified in Paragraph one of this Section.
(2) Payments for the measures referred to in Paragraph one of this Section shall be made by using noncash payment settlements from the account referred to in Section 7.2, Paragraph one of this Law.
(21) An alliance of political organisations (parties) which has been granted the State budget financing
may grant it to a political organisation (party) within its composition, transferring to a separate account
opened by the political organisation (party) in a credit institution registered in Latvia, if the political
organisation (party) has been in the composition of the alliance of political organisations (parties) when
standing in the last elections of the Saeima.
(3) A political organisation (party) shall, once a year, submit documents justifying the spending of the
State budget financing to the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau in accordance with the
regulations issued by the Cabinet.
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 7.4.

Section 7. Amount of the State Ensured Free Broadcasting Time
(1) Before elections of the Saeima and the European Parliament, and the local government elections,
those candidates who are in the list of candidates of the same title have the right to use the State ensured
free broadcasting time for a pre-election campaign in the first television and radio programme of the public
electronic mass media four times for five minutes within the period between 25th day and the penultimate
day before the election day.
(2) If the Saeima has been dissolved or recalled, candidates who are in the list of deputy candidates of
the same title have the right to use the State ensured free broadcasting time for pre-election campaign in
the first television and radio programme of the public electronic mass media two times for five minutes
within the period between the seventh day and the penultimate day before the election day.
Pre-election Campaign Law, Article 7.

Section 6. Right to the State Ensured Free Broadcasting Time
(1) Candidates who are on the list of candidates of the same title have the right to use the State ensured
free broadcasting time for the pre-election campaign in the first television and radio programme of the public
electronic mass media in the cases, in accordance with the procedures and within the amount laid down in
this Chapter.
(2) Candidates who are in the list of candidates of the same title submitted for the elections of the
Saeima or the European Parliament, or candidates who are in the list of candidates of the same title
submitted for the local government elections have the right to the State ensured broadcasting time if the
relevant list has been submitted for the elections of the Riga City Council or elections of at least five local
government councils in total.
(3) The State ensured free broadcasting time shall not be granted for repeated voting.
Pre-election Campaign Law, Article 6.

Section 9. (1) A list of candidates may be submitted by:
1) a political party registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in law which has been
established not later than one year before the election of the Saeima and which has at least 500 members;
2) an alliance of political parties registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in law if all
political parties belonging to the alliance of political parties have been established not later than one year
before the election of the Saeima and if the alliance of political parties has at least 500 members.

Law on the Election of the Saeima, Article 9 (1) (2).

Section 25. Allocation of Premises to the Campaigner to Organise Meetings with Voters
State authorities and authorities of derived public entities and capital companies in which more than 50
per cent of capital shares (stocks) belong to the State or derived public entities may allocate premises to the
campaigner where to organise meetings with voters free of charge or for charge which does not exceed the
actual maintenance expenses of such premises.

Pre-election Campaign Law, Article 25.

Section 90. Hindrance of Exercising the Right to Vote, the Right to Participate in Initiation of Legislation, Initiation of National Referendums and Supporting of the European Citizens' Initiative
(1) For a person who knowingly commits hindrance of exercising the right to freely participate in a collection of signatures organised in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Latvia for the initiation of legislation or national referendum or for supporting of the European Citizens' Initiative, by the use of violence, fraud, threats, payoffs, or other unlawful means, the applicable punishment is the deprivation of liberty for a period of up to one year or temporary deprivation of liberty, or probationary supervision, or community service, or fine.
(2) For a person who knowingly commits hindrance of exercising the right to freely elect members of the parliament and to be elected or to freely participate in a national referendum organised in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Latvia, by the use of violence, fraud, threats, payoffs, or other unlawful means, the applicable punishment is the deprivation of liberty for a period of up to three years or temporary deprivation of liberty, or probationary supervision, or community service, or fine.
Criminal Law Article 90.

Section 7.4 Spending of the State Budget Financing
(1) A political organisation (party) shall spend the State budget financing for the provision of political and
economic activity thereof and is entitled to spend it for the following target groups:
1) the maintenance of the office and employees of the political organisation (party);
2) the content provision of the operation of the political organisation (party) (for example, for seminars,
congresses, conferences, research, surveys, events of youth organisations, consultations);
3) the communication of the political organisation (party) with the society, including for political
campaigning.
(11) The Cabinet shall issue regulations determining the types of the target groups for spending of the
State budget financing provided for in Paragraph one of this Section, and also the permissible expenses.
(12) A political organisation (party) may spend no more than 60 per cent of the State budget financing
received in the relevant year for each target group specified in Paragraph one of this Section.
(2) Payments for the measures referred to in Paragraph one of this Section shall be made by using non-cash payment settlements from the account referred to in Section 7.2, Paragraph one of this Law.
(21) An alliance of political organisations (parties) which has been granted the State budget financing
may grant it to a political organisation (party) within its composition, transferring to a separate account
opened by the political organisation (party) in a credit institution registered in Latvia, if the political
organisation (party) has been in the composition of the alliance of political organisations (parties) when
standing in the last elections of the Saeima.
(3) A political organisation (party) shall, once a year, submit documents justifying the spending of the
State budget financing to the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau in accordance with the
regulations issued by the Cabinet.
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 7.4.

Section 7.4 Spending of the State Budget Financing
(1) A political organisation (party) shall spend the State budget financing for the provision of political and
economic activity thereof and is entitled to spend it for the following target groups:
1) the maintenance of the office and employees of the political organisation (party);
2) the content provision of the operation of the political organisation (party) (for example, for seminars,
congresses, conferences, research, surveys, events of youth organisations, consultations);
3) the communication of the political organisation (party) with the society, including for political
campaigning.
(11) The Cabinet shall issue regulations determining the types of the target groups for spending of the
State budget financing provided for in Paragraph one of this Section, and also the permissible expenses.
(12) A political organisation (party) may spend no more than 60 per cent of the State budget financing
received in the relevant year for each target group specified in Paragraph one of this Section.
(2) Payments for the measures referred to in Paragraph one of this Section shall be made by using noncash payment settlements from the account referred to in Section 7.2, Paragraph one of this Law.
(21) An alliance of political organisations (parties) which has been granted the State budget financing
may grant it to a political organisation (party) within its composition, transferring to a separate account
opened by the political organisation (party) in a credit institution registered in Latvia, if the political
organisation (party) has been in the composition of the alliance of political organisations (parties) when
standing in the last elections of the Saeima.
(3) A political organisation (party) shall, once a year, submit documents justifying the spending of the
State budget financing to the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau in accordance with the
regulations issued by the Cabinet.
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 7.4.

Section 8.4 Restrictions for the Amount of Pre-election Expenses
(1) A political organisation (party) or an alliance of political organisations (parties) which has submitted
the list of candidates thereof for election to the Saeima in five electoral districts may spend in pre-election
expenses an amount that does not exceed the monthly average gross work remuneration for the year
before last published by the Central Statistical Bureau which is approximated to full euros by applying a
coefficient 0.0004 per each voter at the previous elections of the Saeima. If a political organisation (party) or
an alliance of political organisations (parties) submits the list of candidates thereof only in some electoral
districts, it is allowed to spend in pre-election expenses an amount that does not exceed the monthly
average gross work remuneration for the year before last published by the Central Statistical Bureau which
is approximated to full euros by applying a coefficient 0.0004 per each voter in the relevant electoral district
at the previous elections of the Saeima.
(2) A political organisation (party) or a registered or unregistered alliance of political organisations
(parties) which has submitted the list of candidates thereof for local government council elections is allowed
to spend in pre-election expenses of the relevant council elections an amount that does not exceed the
monthly average gross work remuneration for the year before last published by the Central Statistical
Bureau which is approximated to full euros by applying a coefficient 0.0004 per each voter at the previous
elections of the relevant local government council. If the political organisation (party) or a registered or
unregistered alliance of political organisations (parties) has submitted the lists of candidates thereof for the
elections of several local government councils, it is allowed to spend in pre-election expenses in total for all
these councils an amount that does not exceed the monthly average gross work remuneration for the year
before last published by the Central Statistical Bureau which is approximated to full euros by applying a
coefficient 0.0004 per each voter of the relevant local government council at the previous elections of the
council.
(21) If the elections of the Saeima take place in the case provided for in Section 14 or 48 of the
Constitution, a political organisation (party) or the alliance of political organisations (parties) which has
submitted the list of candidates thereof for election to the Saeima in five electoral districts is allowed to
spend in pre-election expenses an amount that does not exceed the monthly average gross work
remuneration for the year before last published by the Central Statistical Bureau which is approximated to
full euros by applying a coefficient 0.0003 per each voter at the previous elections of the Saeima. If the
political organisation (party) or an alliance of political organisations (parties) submits a list of candidates
thereof in separate electoral districts only, it is allowed to spend in pre-election expenses an amount that
does not exceed the monthly average gross work remuneration for the year before last published by the
Central Statistical Bureau which is approximated to full euros by applying a coefficient 0.0003 per each
voter of the relevant electoral district at the previous elections of the Saeima.
(3) A political organisation (party) or an alliance of political organisations (parties) which has submitted a
list of candidates thereof for the elections to the European Parliament is allowed to spend in pre-election
expenses an amount that does not exceed the monthly average gross work remuneration for the year
before last published by the Central Statistical Bureau which is approximated to full euros by applying a
coefficient 0.0003 per each voter at the previous elections of the Saeima.
(4) If a list of candidates is submitted by a registered or unregistered alliance of political organisations
(parties), the expenses incurred for the purpose by the political organisations (parties) that have formed
such alliance, shall also be considered as pre-election expenses thereof.
(41) If a separate candidate has performed individual pre-election canvassing campaign, then the funds
spent on this campaign shall be included in the pre-election expenses of the political organisation (party)
from whose submitted list of candidates this person is standing in the relevant elections.
(5) Within the meaning of this Section, all expenses of a political organisation (party) or an alliance of
political organisations (parties) which are determined in Section 8.2, Paragraph two of this Law over the
time period from the 120th day before the elections up to the date of the elections, regardless of the date
when a document attesting the transaction has been written out (invoice, contract or other document),
payment received or performed, shall be considered as pre-election expenses. In cases where the Saeima
is recalled or dissolved, pre-election expenses within the meaning of this Section shall be considered to be
all the expenses of a political organisation (party) or alliance of political organisations (parties) determined
in Section 8.2, Paragraph two of this Law over the time period from the day of announcement of the
elections up to the day of the elections, regardless of the date when a document attesting the transaction
has been written out (invoice, contract or other document), or payment received or made.
(6) The restrictions referred to in Paragraphs one, two, and three of this Section shall not apply to the
expenses referred to in Section 8.2, Paragraph two, Clauses 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 of this Law.
(7) Each year the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau shall publish on its website an
informative notification in which the amount of the sum referred to in Paragraphs one, two, and three of this
Section which can be used for pre-election expenses per one voter shall be indicated.
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 8.4 (4.1).

Section 8.4 Restrictions for the Amount of Pre-election Expenses
(1) A political organisation (party) or an alliance of political organisations (parties) which has submitted
the list of candidates thereof for election to the Saeima in five electoral districts may spend in pre-election
expenses an amount that does not exceed the monthly average gross work remuneration for the year
before last published by the Central Statistical Bureau which is approximated to full euros by applying a
coefficient 0.0004 per each voter at the previous elections of the Saeima. If a political organisation (party) or
an alliance of political organisations (parties) submits the list of candidates thereof only in some electoral
districts, it is allowed to spend in pre-election expenses an amount that does not exceed the monthly
average gross work remuneration for the year before last published by the Central Statistical Bureau which
is approximated to full euros by applying a coefficient 0.0004 per each voter in the relevant electoral district
at the previous elections of the Saeima.
(2) A political organisation (party) or a registered or unregistered alliance of political organisations
(parties) which has submitted the list of candidates thereof for local government council elections is allowed
to spend in pre-election expenses of the relevant council elections an amount that does not exceed the
monthly average gross work remuneration for the year before last published by the Central Statistical
Bureau which is approximated to full euros by applying a coefficient 0.0004 per each voter at the previous
elections of the relevant local government council. If the political organisation (party) or a registered or
unregistered alliance of political organisations (parties) has submitted the lists of candidates thereof for the
elections of several local government councils, it is allowed to spend in pre-election expenses in total for all
these councils an amount that does not exceed the monthly average gross work remuneration for the year
before last published by the Central Statistical Bureau which is approximated to full euros by applying a
coefficient 0.0004 per each voter of the relevant local government council at the previous elections of the
council.
(21) If the elections of the Saeima take place in the case provided for in Section 14 or 48 of the
Constitution, a political organisation (party) or the alliance of political organisations (parties) which has
submitted the list of candidates thereof for election to the Saeima in five electoral districts is allowed to
spend in pre-election expenses an amount that does not exceed the monthly average gross work
remuneration for the year before last published by the Central Statistical Bureau which is approximated to
full euros by applying a coefficient 0.0003 per each voter at the previous elections of the Saeima. If the
political organisation (party) or an alliance of political organisations (parties) submits a list of candidates
thereof in separate electoral districts only, it is allowed to spend in pre-election expenses an amount that
does not exceed the monthly average gross work remuneration for the year before last published by the
Central Statistical Bureau which is approximated to full euros by applying a coefficient 0.0003 per each
voter of the relevant electoral district at the previous elections of the Saeima.
(3) A political organisation (party) or an alliance of political organisations (parties) which has submitted a
list of candidates thereof for the elections to the European Parliament is allowed to spend in pre-election
expenses an amount that does not exceed the monthly average gross work remuneration for the year
before last published by the Central Statistical Bureau which is approximated to full euros by applying a
coefficient 0.0003 per each voter at the previous elections of the Saeima.
(4) If a list of candidates is submitted by a registered or unregistered alliance of political organisations
(parties), the expenses incurred for the purpose by the political organisations (parties) that have formed
such alliance, shall also be considered as pre-election expenses thereof.
(41) If a separate candidate has performed individual pre-election canvassing campaign, then the funds
spent on this campaign shall be included in the pre-election expenses of the political organisation (party)
from whose submitted list of candidates this person is standing in the relevant elections.
(5) Within the meaning of this Section, all expenses of a political organisation (party) or an alliance of
political organisations (parties) which are determined in Section 8.2, Paragraph two of this Law over the
time period from the 120th day before the elections up to the date of the elections, regardless of the date
when a document attesting the transaction has been written out (invoice, contract or other document),
payment received or performed, shall be considered as pre-election expenses. In cases where the Saeima
is recalled or dissolved, pre-election expenses within the meaning of this Section shall be considered to be
all the expenses of a political organisation (party) or alliance of political organisations (parties) determined
in Section 8.2, Paragraph two of this Law over the time period from the day of announcement of the
elections up to the day of the elections, regardless of the date when a document attesting the transaction
has been written out (invoice, contract or other document), or payment received or made.
(6) The restrictions referred to in Paragraphs one, two, and three of this Section shall not apply to the
expenses referred to in Section 8.2, Paragraph two, Clauses 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 of this Law.
(7) Each year the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau shall publish on its website an
informative notification in which the amount of the sum referred to in Paragraphs one, two, and three of this
Section which can be used for pre-election expenses per one voter shall be indicated.
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 8.4 (4.1).

Section 5. Restrictions on the Pre-election Campaign Expenses
(1) Restrictions on the amount of pre-election campaign expenses (pre-election expenses) of a political
party and association of political parties shall be regulated by the Law on Financing of Political
Organisations (Parties).
(2) For pre-election campaign, an unrelated person may use funds not exceeding 15 minimum monthly
wages. Within the meaning of this Law, a minimum monthly wage shall be the amount of the minimum
monthly wage which was determined on 1 January of the relevant calendar year.
Pre-election Campaign Law, Article 5 (2).

Section 32. Prohibition on the Placement of Pre-election Campaign Materials
(1) On the election day and the day before the election day, the placement of pre-election campaign
materials in electronic mass media radio programmes and broadcasts, public outdoor areas and indoor
premises, publications, and authorities and capital companies referred to in Section 25 of this Law, as well
as conducting of campaign as a paid service on public electronic communication networks, including the
Internet (without applying this to websites of political parties and associations thereof) is prohibited, with the
exception of placement of the announcements (advertisements) referred to in Sections 14, 17, and 19 of
this Law which provide information on the meeting of a political party, association of political parties, or
candidate with voters.
(2) On the election day and also 30 days prior to the election day, the placement of pre-election
campaign materials in radio programmes and broadcasts of an electronic mass medium with the exception
of the case referred to in Paragraph one of this Section, as well as in cases where, according to the
provisions of Chapter II of this Law, the right to the State ensured free broadcasting time is used or a
participation in pre-election broadcasts in television programmes of an electronic mass medium is ensured
within the framework of the public remit.
(3) Within the meaning of this Section, discussion programmes produced by electronic mass media shall
not be considered as placement of pre-election campaign, materials if payment for the production and
distribution of such programmes is not received from the campaigner.
(4) Within the meaning of Paragraph one of this Section, the campaigner's office area is not considered
as public indoor premises.
Pre-election Campaign Law, Article 32.

Section 5. Restrictions on the Pre-election Campaign Expenses
(1) Restrictions on the amount of pre-election campaign expenses (pre-election expenses) of a political
party and association of political parties shall be regulated by the Law on Financing of Political
Organisations (Parties).
(2) For pre-election campaign, an unrelated person may use funds not exceeding 15 minimum monthly
wages. Within the meaning of this Law, a minimum monthly wage shall be the amount of the minimum
monthly wage which was determined on 1 January of the relevant calendar year.
(3) The amount of the funds referred to in Paragraph two of this Section that an unrelated person may
use for a pre-election campaign shall consist of the expenses by the relevant person during the pre-election
campaign period regardless of the date on which the document confirming a transaction (bill, contract or
another document) was written out, or payment was received or made for:
1) the placement of an advertisement:
a) [10 June 2021],
b) [10 June 2021],
c) in the television programmes and broadcasts of the commercial electronic mass medium;
d) in the radio programmes and broadcasts of the commercial electronic mass medium;
e) in newspapers, magazines, bulletins and other periodicals registered in accordance with the
procedures laid down in the law, produced by print technology and widely circulated throughout the whole
territory of the country;
f) in newspapers, magazines, bulletins and other periodicals registered in accordance with the
procedures laid down in law which are produced by print technology and the majority editions of which are
circulated within the territory of one local government;
g) on the Internet, except for the website of an unrelated person;
h) in premises and public places (in squares, streets, on bridges and in other similar places) regardless
of the ownership;
Pre-election Campaign Law, Article 5.3 (g).

Section 18. Pre-election Campaigns on the Internet
(5) When placing pre-election campaign materials on the Internet, the campaigner who paid for the pre-election campaign shall be clearly and unambiguously indicated within the framework of each material.
Pre-election Campaign Law, Article 18 (5).

Section 8.2 Declaration of Income and Expenses of Elections
(1) Political organisations (parties) which have submitted lists of candidates thereof for the elections of
the Saeima, local government council, or the European Parliament shall, within 30 days after the elections
of the Saeima, local government council, or the European Parliament, submit a declaration of income and
expenses of elections signed by the representative of the relevant political organisation (party) to the
Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau using the Electronic Data Input System in accordance with
the procedures stipulated by the Cabinet.
(2) The declaration of income and expenses of elections shall disclose all the revenues and expenses
which have been incurred over the period from the 120th day before the elections up to the election day,
regardless of the date when a document attesting the transaction has been written out (invoice, contract or
other document), the payment for the following is received or performed:
1) placement of an advertisement:
a) on public television;
b) on public radio;
c) on commercial television;
d) on commercial radio;
e) in newspapers, magazines, bulletins and other periodicals registered in accordance with the
procedures laid down in the law, produced by print technology and widely circulated throughout the whole
territory of the State;
f) in newspapers, magazines, bulletins and other periodicals registered in accordance with the
procedures laid down in law, produced by print technology and for which the largest part of circulation is
being distributed in the territory of a single republic city or district;
g) on the Internet, except for the website of the political organisation (party);
h) in premises and public places (in squares, streets, on bridges and in other similar places) regardless
of the ownership.
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 8.2.

Section 8.2 Declaration of Income and Expenses of Elections 
(1) Political organisations (parties) which have submitted lists of candidates thereof for the elections of the Saeima, local government council, or the European Parliament shall, within 30 days after the elections of the Saeima, local government council, or the European Parliament, submit a declaration of income and expenses of elections signed by the representative of the relevant political organisation (party) to the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau using the Electronic Data Input System in accordance with the procedures stipulated by the Cabinet. (2) The declaration of income and expenses of elections shall disclose all the revenues and expenses which have been incurred over the period from the 120th day before the elections up to the election day, regardless of the date when a document attesting the transaction has been written out (invoice, contract or other document), the payment for the following is received or performed: 1) placement of an advertisement: a) on public television; b) on public radio; c) on commercial television; d) on commercial radio; e) in newspapers, magazines, bulletins and other periodicals registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in the law, produced by print technology and widely circulated throughout the whole territory of the State; f) in newspapers, magazines, bulletins and other periodicals registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in law, produced by print technology and for which the largest part of circulation is being distributed in the territory of a single republic city or district; g) on the Internet, except for the website of the political organisation (party); h) in premises and public places (in squares, streets, on bridges and in other similar places) regardless of the ownership.
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 8.2.

Section 9. (1) A list of candidates may be submitted by:
1) a political party registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in law which has been
established not later than one year before the election of the Saeima and which has at least 500 members;
2) an alliance of political parties registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in law if all
political parties belonging to the alliance of political parties have been established not later than one year
before the election of the Saeima and if the alliance of political parties has at least 500 members.

Law on the Election of the Saeima, Article 9 (1) (2).

Section 27. Record-keeping of Pre-election Campaign and Expenses Thereof
(6) A political organisation, an association of political organisations, a candidate or an unrelated person
shall send a notification on the pre-election expenses to the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau,
indicating therein the date, place and amount of expenses or the benefit disbursed and amount, date and
beneficiary of a gift (donation), not later than within three working days after the funding or sponsoring of a
charity event or giving the benefit or gift (donation).
Pre-election Campaign Law, Article 27.

Section 9. Transparency of Financial and Economic Activities
(1) The financial and economic activities of political organisations (parties) shall be transparent and
publicly available.
(2) Any person shall have the right to apply to the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau and to
the relevant political organisation (party) for familiarisation with the annual statements and declarations of
political organisations (parties).
(3) The declarations and statement referred to in Paragraph two of this Section shall be published in the
official gazette Latvijas Vēstnesis and on the Internet in accordance with the procedures stipulated by the
Cabinet not later than 10 days after submission thereof.
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 9.

Section 4. Gifts (Donations)
(3) The political organisation (party) shall, within 15 days after a gift (donation) has been received,
inform the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau thereof using the Electronic Data Input System.
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau shall publish information on its website regarding the
gifts (donations) received by a political organisation (party). The information to be indicated in the report of
a political organisation (party) and the procedures for the submission thereof, as well as the procedures by
which information regarding the gifts (donations) received by a political organisation (party) shall be
published and the content of this information shall be determined by the Cabinet.
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 4 (3).

Section 8.2 Declaration of Income and Expenses of Elections
(1) Political organisations (parties) which have submitted lists of candidates thereof for the elections of
the Saeima, local government council, or the European Parliament shall, within 30 days after the elections
of the Saeima, local government council, or the European Parliament, submit a declaration of income and
expenses of elections signed by the representative of the relevant political organisation (party) to the
Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau using the Electronic Data Input System in accordance with
the procedures stipulated by the Cabinet.
(2) The declaration of income and expenses of elections shall disclose all the revenues and expenses
which have been incurred over the period from the 120th day before the elections up to the election day,
regardless of the date when a document attesting the transaction has been written out (invoice, contract or
other document), the payment for the following is received or performed:
1) placement of an advertisement:
a) on public television;
b) on public radio;
c) on commercial television;
d) on commercial radio;
e) in newspapers, magazines, bulletins and other periodicals registered in accordance with the
procedures laid down in the law, produced by print technology and widely circulated throughout the whole
territory of the State;
f) in newspapers, magazines, bulletins and other periodicals registered in accordance with the
procedures laid down in law, produced by print technology and for which the largest part of circulation is
being distributed in the territory of a single republic city or district;
g) on the Internet, except for the website of the political organisation (party);
h) in premises and public places (in squares, streets, on bridges and in other similar places) regardless
of the ownership.
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 8.2.

Section 8.2 Declaration of Income and Expenses of Elections
(1) Political organisations (parties) which have submitted lists of candidates thereof for the elections of
the Saeima, local government council, or the European Parliament shall, within 30 days after the elections
of the Saeima, local government council, or the European Parliament, submit a declaration of income and
expenses of elections signed by the representative of the relevant political organisation (party) to the
Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau using the Electronic Data Input System in accordance with
the procedures stipulated by the Cabinet.
(2) The declaration of income and expenses of elections shall disclose all the revenues and expenses
which have been incurred over the period from the 120th day before the elections up to the election day,
regardless of the date when a document attesting the transaction has been written out (invoice, contract or
other document), the payment for the following is received or performed:
1) placement of an advertisement:
a) on public television;
b) on public radio;
c) on commercial television;
d) on commercial radio;
e) in newspapers, magazines, bulletins and other periodicals registered in accordance with the
procedures laid down in the law, produced by print technology and widely circulated throughout the whole
territory of the State;
f) in newspapers, magazines, bulletins and other periodicals registered in accordance with the
procedures laid down in law, produced by print technology and for which the largest part of circulation is
being distributed in the territory of a single republic city or district;
g) on the Internet, except for the website of the political organisation (party);
h) in premises and public places (in squares, streets, on bridges and in other similar places) regardless
of the ownership.
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 8.2.

Section 13. Control and Monitoring of the Enforcement of the Law
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau shall control and monitor the enforcement of this
Law.
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 13.

Section 13. Control and Monitoring of the Enforcement of the Law
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau shall control and monitor the enforcement of this
Law.
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 13.

Section 7.3 Refusal to Grant State Budget Financing and Interruption or Suspension of
Disbursement of State Budget Financing
(1) The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau shall take the decision to refuse to grant the State
budget financing to a political organisation (party) which conforms to the condition in Section 7.1, Paragraph
one of this Law if, when examining a submission, it is established that within the last four years:
1) the political organisation (party) has been punished for exceeding the amount of pre-election
expenses by more than 10 per cent and the decision has entered into effect;
2) the political organisation (party) has been punished for the transactions or gifts (donations) received
not indicated in the annual statement or declaration of income and expenses of elections the total amount
of which exceeds 100 minimum monthly wages, and the decision has entered into effect;
3) in accordance with The Criminal Law the political organisation (party) has had a coercive measure
applied and the court ruling has entered into effect.
(2) If violations by the political organisation (party) referred to in Paragraph one of this Section are
found, the decision to apply a punishment has entered into effect or the coercive measure has been applied
after the decision has been taken to grant the State budget financing, the Corruption Prevention and
Combating Bureau shall take a decision to suspend the disbursement of the State budget financing.
(3) The decision to suspend the disbursement of the State budget financing shall also be taken if a
political organisation (party) terminates its operations or if the operations thereof are prohibited by the court
ruling that has entered into effect.
(31) The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau shall, upon receipt of the information from the
Saeima, take the decision to suspend the disbursement of the State budget financing referred to in Section
7.1, Paragraph one, Clause 1 of this Law if:
1) the activity of the fraction of the political organisation (party) established in the Saeima is
discontinued;
2) the number of the members of the fraction of the political organisation (party) established in the
Saeima reduces for more than two thirds.
(4) The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau shall take the decision to suspend the
disbursement of the State budget financing, if:
1) the operations of a political organisation (party) are suspended - for the period of the suspension of
the operations of the political organisation (party);
2) the political organisation (party) has not submitted its annual statement or declaration of income and
expenses of elections for the previous year - for the next calendar year;
3) it has been established that a political organisation (party) has violated the provisions of Section 7.4
of this Law by using the State budget financing granted thereto in the relevant year illegally in the amount of
more than EU 30 000, and the decision on the transfer of the illegally spent State funds into the State
budget has entered into effect - for one year.
(5) A political organisation (party) may appeal the decision referred to in Paragraphs one, two, three, 3.1,
and four of this Section to a court in accordance with the procedures laid down in the Administrative
Procedure Law. The appeal against the decision does not suspend its validity.
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 7^3.

Section 13. Control and Monitoring of the Enforcement of the Law
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau shall control and monitor the enforcement of this
Law.
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 13.

Section 16. Administrative Offences in the Field of Financing Political Organisations (Parties)
For failure to comply with the procedures for financing political organisations (parties), restrictions and
prohibitions specified in this Law and for failure to perform the specified obligations, a fine of up to one
hundred and forty units of fine shall be imposed on a natural person, but a fine of up to two thousand and
eight hundred units of fine - on a legal person.
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 16.

Section 17. Competence in Administrative Offence Proceedings
Administrative offence proceedings for the offences referred to in Section 16 of this Law shall be
conducted by the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau.
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 17.