Moldovan president says Russia is 'buying' voters, seeks backing for pro-Europe policies
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Moldova's pro-European president, Maia Sandu, accused Russia on Wednesday of "buying" voters in this weekend's local elections by funnelling money to pro-Moscow political parties.

Moldova’s pro-European president, Maia Sandu, who has denounced Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and accused Russia of trying to oust her in a coup, said Moscow had channelled the equivalent of nearly $5 million in two months in financing for “criminal groups”. These include a banned party led by fugitive businessman Ilan Shor.

Moldovans vote on Sunday in elections seen as a barometer of Sandu’s pro-European drive. A open-air rally tens of thousands strong in Chisinau backed her policies in May, but support is less certain in smaller cities and rural areas.

  • Ignacio@kbin.social
    5·
    11 months ago

    Organic Law 8/2007 about funding of political parties (Spain):

    Article 5. Limits on private donations.

    1. Political parties may not accept or receive directly or indirectly:

    a) Anonymous, finalist or revocable donations.

    b) Donations from the same person exceeding 50,000 euros annually.

    c) Donations from legal persons and entities without legal personality.

    Donations in kind of real estate are exempt from the limit provided for in letter b), provided that the requirements established in article 4.2, letter e) are met.

    1. All donations exceeding 25,000 euros, and in any case, donations of real estate, must be notified to the Court of Auditors by the political party within three months of their acceptance.

    Article 7. Contributions from foreign people.

    1. Political parties may receive non-final donations from foreign individuals, with the limits, requirements and conditions established in this law for private contributions, and provided that the requirements of current regulations on exchange control and capital movement are also met.

    2. Parties may not accept any form of financing from foreign governments and organizations, entities or public companies or from companies directly or indirectly related to them.