Public Funding of Political Parties: What Is It Good For?

In his article, the author gives insights into the specific advantages of properly regulated public subsidies to political parties. Contrary to mainstream arguments, Casal Bertoa proves that subsidies in fact contribute to strengthening the legitimacy and sustainability of political parties. Furthermore, he gives advice on appropriate ways in order to implement these subsidies.

The article is published as part of an FES project on legislative reforms of Armenia’s political parties and has been discussed in a number of public hearings in the country.

Fernando Casal Bértoa, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Yerevan 2019