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"Public authorities should refrain from interfering in the activities of journalists and other media personnel with a view to influencing the elections."

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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. IV.1

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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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The right of the media to gather information, including from confidential sources without government interference, should be assured.