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IX. Campaigning and media









Article 178 of the draft Code requires the state to provide “media packages” to parties, coalitions, and independent candidates, for the purchase of paid advertising, in the amount of 40,000 BGN. This should be of assistance to small political parties and independent candidates. This change is positive and partially addresses a previous OSCE/ODIHR recommendation for greater financial support from the state for independent candidates.