II. Comments on the text of the draft law

G. Media and Information Support of Elections

Mass media must set and publish their rates for political advertising 90 days before election day. This information must be made public and sent to the CEC and DECs.  No changes are allowed for the duration of the campaign. Media outlets cannot offer or grant discounts to candidates and parties. A mass media organisation that provides space for campaigning to one candidate or party cannot refuse to offer space to all other candidates and parties on the same terms. Coverage of the election process in news and current affairs programs must be objective, unbiased and balanced.