2. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to candidates?

"It’s not permitted the financing of a candidate, political party or coalition by a foreign government, governmental organizations or by public institutions or companies."

(Article 37(3), Electoral Law, no 12/2014 of 23 April 2014, amending Law no 8/2013 of 27 February 2013).

Parties and coalitions may not receive funds from foreign governments and institutions or companies owned by foreign governments. However, the ban does not apply to foreign citizens, friendly political parties and international non- governmental organizations.