"24. National rules on both public and private funding of political parties and election
campaigns must be applicable to referendum campaigns (point II.3.4.a). As in the case of
elections, funding must be transparent, particularly when it comes to campaign accounts. In the
event of a failure to abide by the statutory requirements, for instance if the cap on spending is
exceeded by a significant margin, the vote must be annulled18. It should be pointed out that the
principle of equality of opportunity applies to public funding; equality should be ensured
between a proposal’s supporters and opponents (point I.2.2.d).
25. There must be no use of public funds by the authorities for campaigning purposes, in
order to guarantee equality of opportunity and the freedom of voters to form an opinion (point
II.3.4.b, cf. point I.3.1.b). "
campaigns must be applicable to referendum campaigns (point II.3.4.a). As in the case of
elections, funding must be transparent, particularly when it comes to campaign accounts. In the
event of a failure to abide by the statutory requirements, for instance if the cap on spending is
exceeded by a significant margin, the vote must be annulled18. It should be pointed out that the
principle of equality of opportunity applies to public funding; equality should be ensured
between a proposal’s supporters and opponents (point I.2.2.d).
25. There must be no use of public funds by the authorities for campaigning purposes, in
order to guarantee equality of opportunity and the freedom of voters to form an opinion (point
II.3.4.b, cf. point I.3.1.b). "
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