Serbia
Question | Value |
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1. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to political parties? |
Code
Yes
Comment
It is prohibited to finance a political entity by foreign states; foreign natural persons and legal entities, except international political associations. Source
"It is prohibited to finance a political entity by foreign states; foreign natural or legal persons, except international political associations; anonymous donors, public institutions, public enterprises, companies and entrepreneurs engaged in services of general interest, institutions and companies with state capital share, other organizations discharging administrative authority and individuals who are prohibited by law to be members of political parties; trade unions, associations and other non-profit organizations, churches and religious communities; gaming industry; importers, exporters and manufacturers of excise goods, legal entities and entrepreneurs with due, and unsettled, public revenue obligations, unless set forth otherwise by this Law. |
2. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to candidates? |
Code
Yes
Comment
It is prohibited to finance a political entity by foreign states; foreign natural persons and legal entities, except international political associations. Source
"It is prohibited to finance a political entity by foreign states; foreign natural or legal persons, except international political associations; anonymous donors, public institutions, public enterprises, companies and entrepreneurs engaged in services of general interest, institutions and companies with state capital share, other organizations discharging administrative authority and individuals who are prohibited by law to be members of political parties; trade unions, associations and other non-profit organizations, churches and religious communities; gaming industry; importers, exporters and manufacturers of excise goods, legal entities and entrepreneurs with due, and unsettled, public revenue obligations, unless set forth otherwise by this Law. |
3. Is there a ban on corporate donations to political parties? |
Code
Yes
Comment
Specifically, financing from the gaming industry; importers, exporters and manufacturers of excise goods, legal entities and entrepreneurs with due, and unsettled, public revenue obligations, is prohibited. Source
"It is prohibited to finance a political entity by foreign states; foreign natural or legal persons, except international political associations; anonymous donors, public institutions, public enterprises, companies and entrepreneurs engaged in services of general interest, institutions and companies with state capital share, other organizations discharging administrative authority and individuals who are prohibited by law to be members of political parties; trade unions, associations and other non-profit organizations, churches and religious communities; gaming industry; importers, exporters and manufacturers of excise goods, legal entities and entrepreneurs with due, and unsettled, public revenue obligations, unless set forth otherwise by this Law. |
4. Is there a ban on corporate donations to candidates? |
Code
Yes
Comment
It is prohibited to finance a political entity by foreign states; foreign natural persons and legal entities, except international political associations. Source
"It is prohibited to finance a political entity by foreign states; foreign natural or legal persons, except international political associations; anonymous donors, public institutions, public enterprises, companies and entrepreneurs engaged in services of general interest, institutions and companies with state capital share, other organizations discharging administrative authority and individuals who are prohibited by law to be members of political parties; trade unions, associations and other non-profit organizations, churches and religious communities; gaming industry; importers, exporters and manufacturers of excise goods, legal entities and entrepreneurs with due, and unsettled, public revenue obligations, unless set forth otherwise by this Law. |
5. Is there a ban on donations from Trade Unions to political parties? |
Code
Yes
Comment
There is a ban. Source
"It is prohibited to finance a political entity by foreign states; foreign natural or legal persons, except international political associations; anonymous donors, public institutions, public enterprises, companies and entrepreneurs engaged in services of general interest, institutions and companies with state capital share, other organizations discharging administrative authority and individuals who are prohibited by law to be members of political parties; trade unions, associations and other non-profit organizations, churches and religious communities; gaming industry; importers, exporters and manufacturers of excise goods, legal entities and entrepreneurs with due, and unsettled, public revenue obligations, unless set forth otherwise by this Law. |
6. Is there a ban on donations from Trade Unions to candidates? |
Code
Yes
Comment
There is a ban. Source
"It is prohibited to finance a political entity by foreign states; foreign natural or legal persons, except international political associations; anonymous donors, public institutions, public enterprises, companies and entrepreneurs engaged in services of general interest, institutions and companies with state capital share, other organizations discharging administrative authority and individuals who are prohibited by law to be members of political parties; trade unions, associations and other non-profit organizations, churches and religious communities; gaming industry; importers, exporters and manufacturers of excise goods, legal entities and entrepreneurs with due, and unsettled, public revenue obligations, unless set forth otherwise by this Law. |
7. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to political parties? |
Code
Yes
Comment
There is a ban. Source
"It is prohibited to finance a political entity by foreign states; foreign natural or legal persons, except international political associations; anonymous donors, public institutions, public enterprises, companies and entrepreneurs engaged in services of general interest, institutions and companies with state capital share, other organizations discharging administrative authority and individuals who are prohibited by law to be members of political parties; trade unions, associations and other non-profit organizations, churches and religious communities; gaming industry; importers, exporters and manufacturers of excise goods, legal entities and entrepreneurs with due, and unsettled, public revenue obligations, unless set forth otherwise by this Law. |
8. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to candidates? |
Code
Yes
Comment
There is a ban. Source
"It is prohibited to finance a political entity by foreign states; foreign natural or legal persons, except international political associations; anonymous donors, public institutions, public enterprises, companies and entrepreneurs engaged in services of general interest, institutions and companies with state capital share, other organizations discharging administrative authority and individuals who are prohibited by law to be members of political parties; trade unions, associations and other non-profit organizations, churches and religious communities; gaming industry; importers, exporters and manufacturers of excise goods, legal entities and entrepreneurs with due, and unsettled, public revenue obligations, unless set forth otherwise by this Law. |
9. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to political parties? |
Code
Yes
Comment
There is a ban. Source
"It is prohibited to finance a political entity by foreign states; foreign natural or legal persons, except international political associations; anonymous donors, public institutions, public enterprises, companies and entrepreneurs engaged in services of general interest, institutions and companies with state capital share, other organizations discharging administrative authority and individuals who are prohibited by law to be members of political parties; trade unions, associations and other non-profit organizations, churches and religious communities; gaming industry; importers, exporters and manufacturers of excise goods, legal entities and entrepreneurs with due, and unsettled, public revenue obligations, unless set forth otherwise by this Law. |
10. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to candidates? |
Code
Yes
Comment
There is a ban. Source
"It is prohibited to finance a political entity by foreign states; foreign natural or legal persons, except international political associations; anonymous donors, public institutions, public enterprises, companies and entrepreneurs engaged in services of general interest, institutions and companies with state capital share, other organizations discharging administrative authority and individuals who are prohibited by law to be members of political parties; trade unions, associations and other non-profit organizations, churches and religious communities; gaming industry; importers, exporters and manufacturers of excise goods, legal entities and entrepreneurs with due, and unsettled, public revenue obligations, unless set forth otherwise by this Law. |
11. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with partial government ownership to political parties? |
Code
Yes
Comment
There is a ban. Source
"It is prohibited to finance a political entity by foreign states; foreign natural or legal persons, except international political associations; anonymous donors, public institutions, public enterprises, companies and entrepreneurs engaged in services of general interest, institutions and companies with state capital share, other organizations discharging administrative authority and individuals who are prohibited by law to be members of political parties; trade unions, associations and other non-profit organizations, churches and religious communities; gaming industry; importers, exporters and manufacturers of excise goods, legal entities and entrepreneurs with due, and unsettled, public revenue obligations, unless set forth otherwise by this Law. |
12. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with partial government ownership to candidates? |
Code
Yes
Comment
There is a ban. Source
"It is prohibited to finance a political entity by foreign states; foreign natural or legal persons, except international political associations; anonymous donors, public institutions, public enterprises, companies and entrepreneurs engaged in services of general interest, institutions and companies with state capital share, other organizations discharging administrative authority and individuals who are prohibited by law to be members of political parties; trade unions, associations and other non-profit organizations, churches and religious communities; gaming industry; importers, exporters and manufacturers of excise goods, legal entities and entrepreneurs with due, and unsettled, public revenue obligations, unless set forth otherwise by this Law. |
13. Is there a ban on the use of state resources in favour or against a political party or candidate? |
Code
Yes
Comment
Political entities are prohibited from using, for the conduct of activities within the election campaign, funds from the budget of the Republic of Serbia, the budget of the autonomous province and the budget of the local self-government unit, which candidates in elections and on electoral lists have at their disposal as public officials, civil servants, officers in autonomous province and local self-government, or as directly elected persons, for the purposes of performing their official duties. Source
"Election campaign expenditure are costs related to all activities regarded election activities in terms of the fifth indent of article 2 hereof.
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14. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during a non-election specific period? |
Code
Yes, for both natural and legal persons
Source
"Maximum value of donation at annual level that a natural person may give to political entities for regular work shall not exceed ten average monthly salaries. Maximum value of donation at annual level that a legal person may give to political entities for regular work shall not exceed 30 average monthly salaries. Donations exceeding at annual level one average monthly salary are published. A political entity is required to publish each donation referred in paragraph 3 of this article on its website within eight days from the date the value of donation has exceeded the amount of one monthly average salary." |
15. If there is a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during a non-election specific period, what is the limit? |
Code
Other (explain in comments in local currency)
Comment
10 average monthly salaries for natural persons, 30 average monthly salaries for legal persons, per year. Additional remarks: Maximum amounts are the same for election campaign support – in a year of elections, a natural person can donate twice the maximum – one to regular finance of parties activities, and another to campaign of certain candidate/party list. The law frames these ceilings to calendar year only, regardless of how many elections are held. Source
"Maximum value of donation at annual level that a natural person may give to political entities for regular work shall not exceed ten average monthly salaries. Maximum value of donation at annual level that a legal person may give to political entities for regular work shall not exceed 30 average monthly salaries. Donations exceeding at annual level one average monthly salary are published. A political entity is required to publish each donation referred in paragraph 3 of this article on its website within eight days from the date the value of donation has exceeded the amount of one monthly average salary." |
16. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during an election? |
Code
Yes, for both natural and legal persons
Comment
10 average monthly salaries for natural persons, 30 average monthly salaries for legal persons, per year. To illustrate this better: in July 2023 (last statistical data available), the average monthly salary was 83.781 RSD (~ 710 EUR) – so the limit for natural persons would be 7100 EUR annually, and for legal persons 21.300 EUR annually for regular finances. Additional remarks: Maximum amounts are the same for election campaign support – in a year of elections, a natural person can donate twice the maximum – one to regular finance of parties activities, and another to campaign of certain candidate/party list. The law frames these ceilings to calendar year only, regardless of how many elections are held. Source
A political entity may raise funds from private sources for election campaign expenditure. Natural and legal persons may give donations in a single calendar year in which elections are held, in addition to donations for regular work, also for election campaign expenditure up to maximum stipulated amount at annual level specified in article 10, paragraphs 1 and 2 hereof, regardless of the number of election campaigns in a calendar year. For financing election campaign expenditure a political entity may also use funds from credits and loans." |
17. If there is a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during an election, what is the limit? |
Code
Other (explain in comments in local currency)
Comment
10 average monthly salaries for natural persons, 30 average monthly salaries for legal persons, regardless of the number of election campaigns in a calendar year. Source
"Maximum value of donation at annual level that a natural person may give to political entities for regular work shall not exceed ten average monthly salaries. Maximum value of donation at annual level that a legal person may give to political entities for regular work shall not exceed 30 average monthly salaries. Donations exceeding at annual level one average monthly salary are published. A political entity is required to publish each donation referred in paragraph 3 of this article on its website within eight days from the date the value of donation has exceeded the amount of one monthly average salary." |
18. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a candidate? |
Code
Yes, for both natural and legal persons
Comment
10 average monthly salaries for natural persons, 30 average monthly salaries for legal persons, regardless of the number of election campaigns in a calendar year. Source
A political entity may raise funds from private sources for election campaign expenditure. Natural and legal persons may give donations in a single calendar year in which elections are held, in addition to donations for regular work, also for election campaign expenditure up to maximum stipulated amount at annual level specified in article 10, paragraphs 1 and 2 hereof, regardless of the number of election campaigns in a calendar year. For financing election campaign expenditure a political entity may also use funds from credits and loans." |
19. If there is a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a candidate, what is the limit? |
Code
Other (explain in comments in local currency)
Comment
10 average monthly salaries for natural persons, 30 average monthly salaries for legal persons, regardless of the number of election campaigns in a calendar year. Source
"Maximum value of donation at annual level that a natural person may give to political entities for regular work shall not exceed ten average monthly salaries. Maximum value of donation at annual level that a legal person may give to political entities for regular work shall not exceed 30 average monthly salaries. Donations exceeding at annual level one average monthly salary are published. A political entity is required to publish each donation referred in paragraph 3 of this article on its website within eight days from the date the value of donation has exceeded the amount of one monthly average salary." |
20. Is there a limit on the amount a candidate can contribute to their own election campaign? |
Code
Yes, donation limit for private persons apply
Comment
It should be noted that for parliamentary elections, candidates cannot donate directly to their campaign. However, when it comes to presidential elections, candidates can contribute to their own campaigns directly. Source
A political entity may raise funds from private sources for election campaign expenditure. Natural and legal persons may give donations in a single calendar year in which elections are held, in addition to donations for regular work, also for election campaign expenditure up to maximum stipulated amount at annual level specified in article 10, paragraphs 1 and 2 hereof, regardless of the number of election campaigns in a calendar year. For financing election campaign expenditure a political entity may also use funds from credits and loans." |
21. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to political parties? |
Code
Yes
Comment
The value of the in-kind donations is calculated together with the other types of donations. All donations are calculated towards one amount and one limit - 10 average monthly salaries for natural persons, 30 average monthly salaries for legal persons, regardless of the number of election campaigns in a calendar year. Source
"A donation is a pecuniary amount, other than membership dues, that a natural or legal person voluntarily give to a political entity, a gift, as well as services provided without compensation or under conditions deviating from market conditions. |
22. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to candidates? |
Code
Yes
Comment
The value of the in-kind donations is calculated together with the other types of donations. All donations are calculated towards one amount and one limit - 10 average monthly salaries for natural persons, 30 average monthly salaries for legal persons, regardless of the number of election campaigns in a calendar year. Source
"A donation is a pecuniary amount, other than membership dues, that a natural or legal person voluntarily give to a political entity, a gift, as well as services provided without compensation or under conditions deviating from market conditions. |
23. Is there a ban on political parties engaging in commercial activities? |
Code
No
Comment
There are provisions that political parties are allowed to engage in either commercial or business activities. Source
"A political entity may not realize income from promotional, and/or commercial activity." |
24. Is there a ban on political parties taking loans in relation to election campaigns? |
Code
No
Source
"Political entities are financed from public and private sources. |
25. Is there a ban on candidates taking loans in relation to election campaigns? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no ban. Source
"Political entities are financed from public and private sources. |
26. Is there a ban on donors to political parties/candidates participating in public tender/procurement processes? |
Code
Sometimes
Comment
A donor engaged in commercial activity is required when donating, and not later than the following day, to forward to the political entity a personal statement or attestation from the relevant authority that it has settled all obligations relative to public revenues. A donor must also forward a statement that they are not engaged nor have been engaged in contracted activities of general interest over the past two years. Source
"A donation is a pecuniary amount, other than membership dues, that a natural or legal person voluntarily give to a political entity, a gift, as well as services provided without compensation or under conditions deviating from market conditions. |
27. Are there provisions requiring donations to go through the banking system? |
Code
Yes
Comment
There are provisions. Source
"A political party may have several accounts but only with the same tax identification number, as well as a foreign currency account, through which it transacts all funds earmarked for financing regular work. |
Question | Value |
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28. Are there provisions for direct public funding to political parties? |
Code
Yes, both regularly and in relation to campaigns
Comment
There are provisions. Source
"Funds from public sources appropriated for financing of regular work of political entities whose candidates have been elected members of parliament, deputies and/or councilors are set at the level of 0.105% of tax revenues of the budget of the Republic of Serbia, tax revenues of the budget of the autonomous province and/or tax revenues of the budget of the local self-government unit." |
29. What are the eligibility criteria for political parties to receive public funding? |
Code
Comment
"Regular financing: to political entities winning seats in representative bodies, in proportion to obtained votes. In relation to campaigns: 40% of the funds equally to all list submitters, 60% to the election lists proportional to the obtained seats." Source
Regular financing: Campaign finance: |
30. What is the allocation calculation for political parties to receive public funding? |
Code
Equal
Proportional to votes received
Proportional to seats received
Comment
"Regular financing: to political entities winning seats in representative bodies, in proportion to obtained votes. Source
Regular financing: Campaign finance: |
31. What are the provisions on 'ear marking' direct public funding to political parties (how it should be used)? |
Code
Comment
At least 5% of the public funding should be used in professional upgrading and training, acquiring practical skills, international cooperation and work with the membership. Source
"Funds for financing regular work of political entities are used for functioning and propagation of the idea of a political entity and presume work with the electorate and membership, costs of transportation and holding meetings, promotional costs, costs of advertising material and publications, public opinion polls, training, international cooperation, salaries and emoluments for staff, costs of utilities services and expenses related to other similar activities. |
32. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for political parties? |
Code
Yes
Comment
There are provisions. Source
"(1) The citizens shall have the right to be informed by the mass media about the electoral programs and activities of submitters of the electoral lists, as well as about the candidates on the electoral lists. (2) The mass media shall be obliged to ensure equal accessibility of information about all submitters of the electoral lists, and about all candidates on those electoral lists." |
33. What criteria determine allocation for free or subsidized access to media for political parties? |
Code
Equal
Source
"(1) The citizens shall have the right to be informed by the mass media about the electoral programs and activities of submitters of the electoral lists, as well as about the candidates on the electoral lists. (2) The mass media shall be obliged to ensure equal accessibility of information about all submitters of the electoral lists, and about all candidates on those electoral lists." |
34. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for candidates? |
Code
Yes
Comment
There are provisions. Source
"(1) The citizens shall have the right to be informed by the mass media about the electoral programs and activities of submitters of the electoral lists, as well as about the candidates on the electoral lists. (2) The mass media shall be obliged to ensure equal accessibility of information about all submitters of the electoral lists, and about all candidates on those electoral lists." |
35. Are there provisions for any other form of indirect public funding? |
Code
Yes
Comment
It has not been elaborated in details, therefore, the law tasks state institutions to regulate details. Source
"Services and goods from public sources are services and goods defined under separate regulations given to political entities by organs of the Republic of Serbia, autonomous province and local government, as well as by other organizations founded by them. It is obligatory to grant services and goods referred in paragraph 1 of this Article to all political entities under equal terms. Organs of the Republic of Serbia, autonomous province and local government, as well as other organizations founded by them shall more specifically regulate granting of services and goods referred in paragraph 1 of this Article." |
36. Is the provision of direct public funding to political parties tied to gender equality among candidates? |
Code
No
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37. Are there provisions for other financial advantages to encourage gender equality in political parties? |
Code
No
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38. Is there a ban on vote buying? |
Code
Yes
Comment
This ban, present in the Criminal Code since its publication, has remained valid despite the amendments to the code in 2019. Source
"(1) Whoever offers, gives, promises reward, gift or other benefit to another in order to vote or not to vote in elections or referendum for or against a particular person or issue, shall be punished with fine or imprisonment up to three years. |
39. Are there limits on the amount a political party can spend? |
Code
No
Comment
There are no provisions. |
40. If there are limits on the amount a political party can spend, what is the limit? |
Code
Not applicable
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41. Are there limits on the amount a candidate can spend? |
Code
No
Comment
There are no provisions. |
42. If there are limits on the amount a candidate can spend, what is the limit? |
Code
Not applicable
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43. Are there limits on the amount that third parties can spend on election campaign activities? |
Code
Yes, third parties banned from campaign spending
Comment
Third parties are banned. Source
"Exerting any form of pressure on legal entities and natural persons in collecting donations for a political entity is prohibited. Giving promises or inferring any privilege or personal benefit to donor of a political entity is prohibited. Giving a donation to a political entity through a third party is prohibited. Concealing identity of donor or amount of donation is prohibited." |
44. Are there limits on traditional media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns? |
Code
No
Comment
There are no limits. |
45. Are there limits on online media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns? |
Code
No
Comment
There are no limits. |
46. Do any other restrictions on online media advertisement (beyond limits) exist? |
Code
No
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47. Do political parties have to report regularly on their finances? |
Code
Yes
Source
"A political entity with representatives in representative bodies and registered political parties are required to submit to the Agency an annual report on the financing of the political entity, which shall include information on donations and assets, together with the previously obtained opinion of an auditor certified in accordance with accounting and audit regulations not later than 30 April of the current year for the preceding year. |
48. Do political parties have to report on their election campaign finances? |
Code
Yes
Source
"A political entity participating in the election campaign is required to submit to the Agency a preliminary report on election campaign expenditure five days before the day set for the voting, as well as a final report on election campaign expenditure, which shall be submitted within 30 days from the date of publication of aggregate report on election results. |
49. Do candidates have to report on their election campaign finances? |
Code
Yes
Source
"A political entity participating in the election campaign is required to submit to the Agency a preliminary report on election campaign expenditure five days before the day set for the voting, as well as a final report on election campaign expenditure, which shall be submitted within 30 days from the date of publication of aggregate report on election results. |
50. Do third parties have to report on election campaign finances? |
Code
Third parties are banned from participating in campaigns
Source
"Exerting any form of pressure on legal entities and natural persons in collecting donations for a political entity is prohibited. Giving promises or inferring any privilege or personal benefit to donor of a political entity is prohibited. Giving a donation to a political entity through a third party is prohibited. Concealing identity of donor or amount of donation is prohibited." |
51. Is information in reports from political parties and/or candidates to be made public? |
Code
Yes
Comment
On the website of Agency for Prevention of Corruption. Source
"A political entity with representatives in representative bodies and registered political parties are required to submit to the Agency an annual report on the financing of the political entity, which shall include information on donations and assets, together with the previously obtained opinion of an auditor certified in accordance with accounting and audit regulations not later than 30 April of the current year for the preceding year. "A political entity participating in the election campaign is required to submit to the Agency a preliminary report on election campaign expenditure five days before the day set for the voting, as well as a final report on election campaign expenditure, which shall be submitted within 30 days from the date of publication of aggregate report on election results. |
52. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates reveal the identity of donors? |
Code
Yes
Comment
The content and manner of submission of the reports are specified by the director of the Agency for Prevention of Corruption. Source
"A political entity participating in the election campaign is required to submit to the Agency a preliminary report on election campaign expenditure five days before the day set for the voting, as well as a final report on election campaign expenditure, which shall be submitted within 30 days from the date of publication of aggregate report on election results. |
53. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized income? |
Code
Yes
Source
"A political entity participating in the election campaign is required to submit to the Agency a preliminary report on election campaign expenditure five days before the day set for the voting, as well as a final report on election campaign expenditure, which shall be submitted within 30 days from the date of publication of aggregate report on election results. |
54. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized spending? |
Code
Yes
Source
"A political entity participating in the election campaign is required to submit to the Agency a preliminary report on election campaign expenditure five days before the day set for the voting, as well as a final report on election campaign expenditure, which shall be submitted within 30 days from the date of publication of aggregate report on election results. |
55. Which institution(s) receives financial reports from political parties and/or candidates? |
Code
Anti-corruption agency
Source
"A political entity with representatives in representative bodies and registered political parties are required to submit to the Agency an annual report on the financing of the political entity, which shall include information on donations and assets, together with the previously obtained opinion of an auditor certified in accordance with accounting and audit regulations not later than 30 April of the current year for the preceding year. "A political entity participating in the election campaign is required to submit to the Agency a preliminary report on election campaign expenditure five days before the day set for the voting, as well as a final report on election campaign expenditure, which shall be submitted within 30 days from the date of publication of aggregate report on election results. |
56. Which institution(s) is responsible for examining financial reports and/or investigating violations? |
Code
Comment
State Audit Institution and Agency for Prevention of Corruption. Source
"The control of political entities’ reports referred to in articles 28 and 29 hereof shall be performed by the Agency according to the plan of controls adopted by the Agency. "The audit program of the State Audit Institution shall each year include an appropriate number of political entities that have representatives in the National Assembly. |
57. What power is granted to the institution(s) responsible for examining reports and/or investigating violations? |
Code
Impose sanctions
Carry out investigation
Refer for investigation
Request additional information from others
Request additional information from potential violator
Source
"Within the purview defined under this Law, the Agency has the right of direct and free access to bookkeeping records and documentation and financial reports of a political entity and to engage relevant experts and institutions. The Agency is also entitled to direct and free access to bookkeeping records and documents of an endowment or foundation founded by a political party. "The audit program of the State Audit Institution shall each year include an appropriate number of political entities that have representatives in the National Assembly. "The Agency issues a warning measure to a political entity in case it identifies during control deficiencies that may be remedied. |
58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions? |
Code
Source
"Whoever gives, and/or provides for and on behalf of the political entity, funds for financing of the political entity contrary to the provisions of this Law with intent to conceal the source of financing or amount of collected funds of the political entity, shall be punished with imprisonment from three months to three years. "A political party shall be fined from 200,000 to 2,000,000 RSD for a misdemeanor if it: "A legal person shall be fined with 200,000 to 2,000,000 RSD if it: "In case of conviction for a criminal offence specified in article 40 hereof or if a political party or responsible person of a political entity is fined for misdemeanor specified in Art. 41 and 42 hereof, the political entity shall lose the right to funds from public sources allocated for financing of the political entity in the amount set forth pursuant to paragraphs 2 through 4 of this article. |