At the same time, it is noted that due to the ongoing boycott of parliamentary activities by most opposition parties, the Parliament is currently composed largely of Members of Parliament of the ruling party. In such situations, any legislation that could be seen as largely punitive in nature, and that targets opposition parties, should be avoided. As stated in the “Parameters on the relationship between the parliamentary majority and the opposition in a democracy: a checklist”, “there is a clear need for ensuring that majorities do not abuse their otherwise legitimate rights just because they won the elections”. Excessive limitations on state funding for opposition parties that they have already proven eligible for such funds based on Article 30 of the Law on Political Associations of Citizens would go against this principle, send the wrong message and set a dangerous precedent in terms of party pluralism and maintaining a level playing field. Moreover, if the amendments would be passed by May of this year, as intended by the drafters, this would have serious consequences for the abilities of the affected parties to participate in local elections, due to take place later in 2021.