There should be a spectrum of sanctions available for different breaches of the law, depending on their gravity and effect, which would ensure respect for the principle of proportionality. On the contrary, the proposed amendment would be a sanction with serious consequences with regard to the political pluralism of the country during elections. The aim of preventing foreign intervention in political activities could also be reached by imposing hefty fines on the respective foreigner him/herself, and/or on the party, without removing the party from the electoral process.