Aargau: Party donations do not have to be declared
The Aargau cantonal council rejects the SP parliamentary group's demand to disclose donations to parties and campaigns. Nor does he want to know anything about the media having to make airtime available to the parties. Although advertising plays an important role, it is by no means the only decisive factor.
The cantonal government of Aargau rejects the demand of the SP parliamentary group to disclose donations to parties and campaigns. The creation of a legal basis at cantonal level to increase transparency would be "disproportionate", it stated in a statement on Friday, according to SDA. Cantonal measures for transparency and equal opportunities are "inappropriate". A disclosure obligation could deter potential donors from financially supporting campaigns and parties, and monitoring would require a large control apparatus. The government council also has no interest in radio and television having to make broadcasting time available to parties and groups. If broadcasting time were offered, the oversaturation with election and voting propaganda could increase. He went on to say that democracy thrives on public debate. These are the basis for forming the opinions and will of those entitled to vote. Although advertising plays an important role in this, it is by no means the only decisive factor.
