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"Where a ‘campaign silence’ is imposed in the period immediately before election day, it should be effectively and consistently enforced."
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EU: Handbook for European Union Election Observation, Second Edition
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A silent period may be instituted immediately in advance of polling day, allowing voters to exercise their franchise freely and without undue pressure.