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"Alerts member states to the risk of misuse of the power of media in a situation of strong concentration of the media and new communication services, and its potential consequences for political pluralism and for democratic processes and, in this context; 2. draws attention to the necessity of having regulatory measures in place with a view to guaranteeing full transparency of media ownership and adopting regulatory measures, if appropriate."

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CoE (Committee of Ministers): Declaration of the Committee of Ministers on Protecting the Role of Media in Democracy in the Context of Media Concentration, preamble

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Declaration of the Committee of Ministers on Protecting the Role of Media in Democracy in the Context of Media Concentration

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The appointment and functioning of regulatory authorities should be transparent.