Equality must be ensured in terms of public subsidies and other forms of backing. Equality may be guaranteed either by:

i. Equal financing of political parties. Equality may be strict or proportional. If it is strict, political parties are treated on an equal footing irrespective of their current parliamentary strength or support among the electorate. If it is proportional, political parties must be treated according to the results achieved in the elections. In any case, both supporters and opponents of the proposal (or alternatives) should have an adequate financing;

ii. Equal financing of organisations (including political parties) which support any of the alternative answers to the question put to the referendum.