Amendments to Law on Political Parties Approved

Parliament passed on May 8 with its third and final reading amendments to the controversial law on political parties, which also includes provisions regulating party funding rules.

For details of what has been amended see:

• Party Funding Law to Be Revised
• Amendments to Law on Political Parties Passed with Second Reading
• Party Funding Law Amendments Passed with First Reading

One of the key amendments includes narrowing circle of entities and individuals that may fall under the monitoring of the state audit agency’s unit in charge of political finances.