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Political Parties
Czech Republic
- English…
(2) Citizens also have the right to form political parties and political movements and to associate in them.
(3) The exercise of these rights may be limited only in cases specified by law, if it involves measures that are necessary in a democratic society for the security of the state, the protection of public security and public order, the prevention of crime, or the protection of the rights and freedoms of others.
(4) Political parties and political movements, as well as other associations, are separate from the state. (Charter, Art. 20) - Czech…
(2) Občané mají právo zakládat též politické strany a politická hnutí a sdružovat se v nich.
(3) Výkon těchto práv lze omezit jen v případech stanovených zákonem, jestliže to je v demokratické společnosti nezbytné pro bezpečnost státu, ochranu veřejné bezpečnosti a veřejného pořádku, předcházení trestným činům nebo pro ochranu práv a svobod druhých.
(4) Politické strany a politická hnutí, jakož i jiná sdružení jsou odděleny od státu. (Listina, Čl. 20)
Political Parties
Panama
- EnglishThe State may supervise and contribute to the payment of expenses incurred by natural persons and political parties in the electoral process. Such supervision and payment shall be determined and regulated by law, ensuring equality of expenditures to all parties and candidates. (Art. 141)
- SpanishEl Estado podrá fiscalizar y contribuir a los gastos en que incurran las personas naturales y los partidos políticos en los procesos electorales. La Ley determinará y reglamentará dichas fiscalizaciones y contribuciones, asegurando la igualdad de erogaciones de todo partido o candidato. (Art. 141)
Political Parties
Portugal
- EnglishThe Assembly of the Republic has exclusive competence to legislate on the following matters:
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h) Political associations and parties;
… (Art. 164) - PortugueseÉ da exclusiva competência da Assembleia da República legislar sobre as seguintes matérias:
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h) Associações e partidos políticos;
… (Art. 164)
Political Parties
Burundi
- EnglishAn association without a lucrative goal regrouping citizens around a project of [a] democratic society founded on the national unity, with a distinctive political program of precise objectives responding to the concern to serve the general interest and to assure the development [épanouissement] of all citizens[,] constitutes a political party. (Art. 77)
- KirundiUmugambwe ni ishirahamwe ry’abantu badaharanira inyungu y’amafaranga, rihuza abanyagihugu bafise imigambi irashe y’ukwubaka igihugu kirangwa n’intwaro rusangi ishimikiye ku bumwe bw’abarundi, rikaba rifise imigambi ryisangije n’intumbero zitomoye, rigaharanira ineza n’iterambere rya bose n’ukubaho neza kw’abanyagihugu bose. (Ingingo ya 77)
- FrenchConstitue un parti politique une association sans but lucrative regroupant des citoyens autour d’un projet de société démocratique fondé sur l’unité nationale, avec un programme politique distinct aux objectifs précis répondant au souci de server l’intérêt général et d’assurer l’épanouissement de tous les citoyens. (Art. 77)
Political Parties
Congo
- EnglishThe political parties benefit from the financial participation of the State. (Art. 59)
- FrenchLes partis politiques bénéficient du concours financier de l’Etat. (Art. 59)
Political Parties
Kenya
- English(1) Elections for the seats in Parliament provided for under Articles 97(1)(c) and 98(1)(b), (c) and (d), and for the members of county assemblies under article 177(1)(b) and (c), shall be on the basis of proportional representation by use of party lists.
(2) The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission shall be responsible for the conduct and supervision of elections for seats provided for under clause (1) and shall ensure that—
(a) each political party participating in a general election nominates and submits a list of all the persons who would stand elected if the party were to be entitled to all the seats provided for under clause (1), within the time prescribed by national legislation;
(b) except in the case of the seats provided for under Article 98 (1) (b), each party list comprises the appropriate number of qualified candidates and alternates between male and female candidates in the priority in which they are listed;
(c) except in the case of county assembly seats, each party list reflects the regional and ethnic diversity of the people of Kenya.
… (Art. 90) - Swahili(1) Chaguzi wa viti katika Bunge vilivyowekwa chini ya Kifungu cha 97 (1) (c) na 98 (1) (b), (c) na (d), na kwa wajumbe wa mabunge ya kaunti chini ya kifungu cha 177 (1) (b) na (c), zitakuwa kwa msingi wa uwakilishi wa usawa kwa kutumia orodha ya chama.
(2) Tume Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka itakuwa na jukumu la kufanya na kusimamia uchaguzi wa viti vilivyobainishwa chini ya ibara ya (1) na itahakikisha kwamba—
(a) kila chama cha siasa kinachoshiriki katika uchaguzi mkuu kinateua na kuwasilisha orodha ya watu wote ambao watasimama kuchaguliwa ikiwa chama kitastahili kupewa viti vyote vilivyobainishwa chini ya ibara ya (1), ndani ya muda uliowekwa na sheria ya kitaifa;
(b) isipokuwa kwa viti vilivyobainishwa chini ya Kifungu cha 98 (1) (b), kila orodha ya chama inajumuisha idadi inayofaa ya wagombea wenye sifa na wanabadilishana kati ya wagombea wa kiume na wa kike katika kipaumbele ambacho kwacho wameorodheshwana;
(c) isipokuwa kwa viti vya bunge la kaunti, kila orodha ya chama inaonyesha uanuwai wa kikanda na kikabila wa watu wa Kenya.
… (Kifungu cha 90)
Political Parties
Niger
- EnglishUnder the framework [cadre] of the freedom of association recognized and guaranteed by this Constitution, the political parties, groups of political parties, trade-unions [syndicats], the non-governmental organizations and other associations or groups of associations are formed and exercise their activities freely, within respect for the laws and regulations in force.
The political parties and the groups of political parties concur in the expression of the suffrage. The same prerogatives are recognized to all Nigerien citizens enjoying their civil and political rights and meeting the conditions of eligibility provided by the law.
The political parties with an ethnic, regionalist or religious character are prohibited. No party may be knowingly created with the purpose of promoting an ethnic group, a region or a religion, under penalty of the sanctions provided by the law. (Art. 9) - FrenchDans le cadre de la liberté d'association reconnue et garantie par la présente Constitution, les partis politiques, groupements de partis politiques, syndicats, organisations non gouvernementales et autres associations ou groupements d'associations se forment et exercent leurs activités librement, dans le respect des lois et règlements en vigueur.
Les partis et groupements de partis politiques concourent à l'expression des suffrages. Les mêmes prérogatives sont reconnues à tout citoyen nigérien jouissant de ses droits civils et politiques et remplissant les conditions d'éligibilité prévues par la loi.
Les partis politiques à caractère ethnique, régionaliste ou religieux sont interdits. Aucun parti ne saurait être créé dans le but de promouvoir une ethnie, une région ou une religion, sous peine des sanctions prévues par la loi. (Art. 9)
Political Parties
Iran, Islamic Republic of
- EnglishParties, societies, political or professional associations, as well as religious societies, whether Islamic or pertaining to one of the recognized religious minorities, are permitted provided they do not violate the principles of independence, freedom, national unity, the criteria of Islam, or the basis of the Islamic Republic. No one may be prevented from participating in the aforementioned groups, or be compelled to participate in them. (Art. 26)
- Persianاحزاب، جمعیتها، انجمنهای سیاسی و صنفی و انجمنهای اسلامی یا اقلیتهای دینی شناخته شده آزادند، مشروط به این که اصول استقلال، آزادی، وحدت ملی، موازین اسلامی و اساس جمهوری اسلامی را نقض نکنند. هیچکس را نمیتوان از شرکت در آنها منع کرد یا به شرکت در یکی از آنها مجبور ساخت. (اصل 26)
Political Parties
Sudan
- English…
(2) The law shall regulate the formation and registration of political parties, associations, organizations, syndicates and professional unions, in accordance with what is required by democratic society.
(3) No organization shall have to right to work as a political party, unless it has the following:
(a) Open membership for all Sudanese, regardless of religion, ethnic origin or place of birth;
(b) Democratically elected institutions;
(c) Transparent and open sources of funding. (Art. 57) - Arabic...
...2...ينظم القانون تكوين وتسجيل الأحزاب السياسية والجمعيات والمنظمات والنقابات والإتحادات المهنية او الإنضمام إليها حمايةً لمصالحه..
3. لا يحق لأي تنظيم أن يعمل كحزب سياسي ما لم يكن لديه:
أ. عضويه مفتوحة لأي سوداني بغض النظر عن الدين او الاصل العرقي او مكان الميلاد.
ب. قيادة ومؤسسات منتخبة ديمقراطياً.
ج. مصادر تمويل شفافه ومعلنة.... (الماده 58)
Political Parties
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of
- EnglishThe Democratic People’s Republic of Korea shall conduct all activities under the leadership of the Workers’ Party of Korea. (Art. 11)
- Korean조선민주주의인민공화국은 조선로동당의 령도밑에 모든 활동을 진행한다. (제11조)