24. Is there a ban on political parties taking loans in relation to election campaigns?
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Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan on political parties, 2023, https://www.venice.coe.int/webforms/documents/?pdf=CDL-REF(2023)012-e
There is no specific restriction regarding political parties taking loans in relation to election campaigns. However, the LPP defines funds earned from debts and loans as a source of income. Party incomes include, under civil law contracts, funds received from the use and sale of property, debt (loans), and other income not prohibited by law (Art. 23.1.7.). In other words, political parties can take loans during or out of election campaigns.