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(1) Each political party must have a full name, an abbreviated name and a permanent distinguishing mark. The full name, the abbreviated name and the permanent distinguishing mark must be clearly distinct from those of previously registered parties. It is prohibited to use the same graphic symbols, regardless of the figure in which they are enclosed.
(2) The provisions of par. (1) shall also apply to political alliances.
(3) The full and abbreviated name, as well as the permanent distinguishing mark may not reproduce or combine the national symbols of the Romanian state, of other states, of international organizations or of religious cults. Political parties which are members of international political organizations shall be excepted from this previous rule, as they may use the mark of the respective organization as such or in a specific combination.
(4) The permanent distinguishing mark may be changed at least 6 months prior to the elections date by the competent bodies of the party according to the statute and in compliance with Art. 25 and 26.