However, the main problem in the election campaign in the media in Moldova, as well as in many other countries without a long tradition for a free press, is to provide informative, interesting and unbiased coverage of the campaign. The parties own advertisements are obviously not critical, and do not alone give the voters the information they need. Therefore the questions raised by critical and neutral journalists may offer more information. Article 47(4) goes far in preventing such journalism in the fear of giving an advantage to some competitors. One may argue that such a restrictive line is necessary to prevent abuse by incumbents, and a strict rule should be maintained.
