58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions?

North Macedonia, Republic of

North Macedonia, Republic of

Answer
  • Fines
  • Forfeiture
  • Loss of public funding
Source

Law on financing political parties (2018), Articles 20, 28, 32

Comment

Fine in the amount of Euro 1.000 to 2.000 in Denar counter-value shall be imposed to a natural person for a misdemeanor, while fine in the amount of Euro 5.000 to 10.000 in Denar counter-value shall be imposed for misdemeanor to the legal entity, should they act against the provisions referred to in Article 16 paragraph 1 of this Law.

In case if the political parties more often than twice a year commit a misdemeanor, as stipulated by this Law, the same shall not be awarded budget funds in accordance with this Law in duration of one year.

If the political parties do not act in accordance with Article 15 paragraph 6 of this Law regarding the funds received by the entities referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, then these funds shall be transferred from the gyro account of the political parties to the Budget of the Republic of Macedonia and shall be used for financing humanitarian activities.

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