As for electoral campaigning, the basic idea is that political parties and candidates should act on a “level playing field”. According to the Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters, equality of opportunities should be ensured between different parties and candidates, at least as far as possible. It should prompt the state to be impartial towards parties and candidates and guarantee equal campaign opportunities for election contestants. All contending parties and candidates must have the freedom and possibilities to convey their programmes and aims to the voters throughout the country.