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"As an important public source of unbiased information and diverse political opinions, public service media must remain independent from political or economic interference and achieve high editorial standards of impartiality, objectivity and fairness."

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CoE (Committee of Ministers): Declaration of the Committee of Ministers on Public Service Media Governance, para. 3

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Declaration of the Committee of Ministers on Public Service Media Governance

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Public service media should ensure the public receive adequate and politically balanced information during election periods.
States should take steps to ensure a free and independent media.