The bill proposes allocating public funding to parties based on the number of votes obtained by eligible political parties in elections. The bill introduces a key element of sturdy political financing regulation: fair allocation of public funding to reduce political party dependency on private donors. Understanding public fundingGlobal benchmarks show that equitable public funding can help reduce these resource disparities and support a healthier, more inclusive democratic system. Across many democracies, public funding is used to support political parties and candidates in ways that promote level playing fields. Public funding for political parties is not a cure-all for corruption — there is no proof of that.

Source: The Edge Markets January 23, 2026 05:35 UTC