The electoral period requires a series of specific rules that involve the whole society, and especially the way companies operate. Thus, it is common for doubts to arise regarding the period before the elections. Faced with this demand, the Burson-Marsteller Public Affairs Team prepared an infographic with the main rules of action for companies and citizens. We hope that this material complements your activities and assists the action in the coming months!

1. 2018
ELECTIONS
THE "DOs AND DON'Ts" OF ELECTIONS SEASON
The Electoral Law (9504/1997) has undergone through several
changes over the years. Below are the main rules of conduct and
campaign donations for the 2018 elections.
MAIN CHANGES IN ELECTORAL CAMPAIGNS
COMPANIES
The following actions are prohibited to companies:
The Federal Superior Court has ruled
that the financing of companies for
election campaigns and parties is
UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
Printing of advertising material (except by formal contract)
Any kinds of donations
Participation in crowdfunding
Participation as legal entity of any event held by candidates
during the campaign
Linking the company brand to any candidate during the
campaign
... to hold meetings with authorities, as long as
it does not result in privileges for the company
... the candidate's participation at the
inauguration of private works, even if they
are subsidized with public resources
In the election period, it is allowed...
... the attendance of the candidate at events
linked to the campaign outside of working hours
The public agents who are candidates
must show in their official public
sites the agenda of the events that they will attend
It is prohibited to advertise in public property as
public streetlights and walkways, and also in private
buildings of collective use, such as business centres
The printing and releasing of materials
with the government brand or slogans
are prohibited.
The following donations are allowed to be done by
citizens:
CITIZENS
For any donation, the
issuance of an electoral
receipt is mandatory.
For candidates and / or parties at a maximum of
10% of the gross income of the year prior to the
election.
Through crowdfunding made by companies
previously registered by the Electoral Court.
Material developed by the Burson-Marsteller Public Affairs team