Here again candidates from large parties are at an advantage because their organisation can meet part or all of their campaign costs. This raises the very sensitive issue of political party funding. The public financing of parties is a widespread practice. This is very desirable if it is based on objective criteria and does not result in one or other party receiving favourable treatment. In fact practice varies, such as only financing parties, only financing election campaigns or a combination of the two, as in Spain, Italy and France. Specifically financing election campaigns may have the advantage of not confining financial assistance to established parties.