III. Comments on the Text on the Draft Electoral Law
G. Media and information support of elections
Broadcasters are prohibited from commenting on or assessing the content of election campaigning, the activities of the party or candidate in any form within 20 minutes before and after the broadcasting of a campaign spot under Article 72.9 of the parliamentary electoral law. This provision impacts on the freedom of expression of the broadcasters and appears overly restrictive. The Venice Commission and the OSCE/ODIHR recommend to carefully reconsider this provision.