16. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during an election?

Latvia

Latvia

Answer
No, but limits for regular periods apply to campaign periods
Source

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.

Comment

Annual donation from a physical person limited to 20 x minimum monthly salary both in election and non-election years. In other words, the same donation limits apply to election and non-election years.

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