Political party

(1) Political parties which are entered in the non-profit associations and foundations register not later than 90days before the election day may participate in the Riigikogu elections. [RT I, 10.12.2010, 1 – entry into force 01.04.2011]

(2) [Repealed – RT I 2010, 29, 150 – entry into force 01.01.2011]

(3) Political parties participate in the Riigikogu elections under their own name.

(4) A political party submits, upon nomination of candidates, a written notice to the State Electoral Office which sets out the names, personal identification codes, addresses and telecommunications numbers of the authorised representatives of the political party. The notice is signed by a person entitled to represent the political party pursuant to the Non-profit Associations Act or the articles of association of the political party. [RT I, 06.05.2016, 1 – entry into force 01.01.2017]

(5) A political party may authorise up to two persons to represent the party.

(6) [Repealed – RT I 2010, 29, 150 – entry into force 01.01.2011]