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"Member States should adopt measure whereby print media outlets which are owned by public authorities, when covering electoral campaigns, should do so in a fair, balanced and impartial manner, without discriminating against or supporting a specific political party or candidate."

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CoE (Committee of Ministers): Recommendation No. R 99(15) of the Committee of Ministers to Member States on Measures Concerning Media Coverage of Election Campaigns, para. I.2

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Recommendation No. R 99(15) of the Committee of Ministers to Member States on Measures Concerning Media Coverage of Election Campaigns

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Political parties and candidates must have access to the public media on a non-discriminatory basis.