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If a party has gained at least four per cent of the votes nationwide in an election to the Swedish Parliament, and if in the next election the party receives a percentage share of less than four, the amount of basic support paid for the next three calendar years is gradually reduced as follows: 75 per cent of one full basic support amount is paid in the first year, 50 per cent of one full basic support amount in the second year, and 25 per cent of one full basic support amount in the third year. However, if Section 6 or 7 is applicable, the provisions stated there apply instead, if this would entail a higher basic support amount.