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€25,000 Spending Limit for Parliamentary Candidates, Plus €5,000 for Personal Expenses

Published February 24, 2026, 09:07
€25,000 Spending Limit for Parliamentary Candidates, Plus €5,000 for Personal Expenses

The spending limit for each parliamentary candidate in the upcoming elections is set at €25,000, plus €5,000 for personal expenses, according to legislation. The Director-General of the Ministry of Interior, Elikkos Ilias, urged candidates not to exceed this limit, warning of a possible fine in case of exceeding. There is no spending limit for political parties, but they are required to submit detailed income and expenditure statements after the elections. Political advertising is also allowed on social media.