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"In conformity with freedom of expression, legal provision should be made to ensure that there is a minimum access to privately owned audiovisual media, with regard to the election campaign and to advertising, for all participants in elections."

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CoE (Venice Commission): Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters, I.2.3.c

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Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters

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Parties and candidates must be able to communicate their opinions to the electorate.
Private media may be subject to some restrictions, such as equal access for all candidates and fair coverage.