The mission report notes, “consistent reports of pressure on public sector employees to support the incumbent president and the ruling coalition and the misuse of administrative resources by state and municipal actors, contrary to OSCE commitments and international standards.” Further, ODIHR’s media monitoring showed that the national public broadcasters provided extensive uncritical news coverage to public officials who were also candidates, in particular the incumbent president. To ensure a more level-playing field in the election, the Venice Commission and ODIHR recommend, consideration of additional measures to prevent the misuse of public office and administrative resources in the campaign.