17. In addition, new Articles 6.1 and 6.2 are introduced to define the principles of “fair” and “genuine” elections. The principle of fair elections implies the need to ensure (i) universal and equal suffrage, (ii) equal opportunities, including accessibility to mass media and means of telecommunication for each candidate and political party, (iii) lawful and public funding of elections, (iv) honesty during voting and counting of votes and (v) quick and effective examination of complaints. The draft amendments further specify that the principle of genuine elections implies the need to disclose the freely expressed will of the people and its direct implementation. For example, they prescribe the right of a candidate, political party, or alliance of political parties to lodge an appeal, and they condemn illegal activities such as falsifying the counting of votes, use of coercion, or obstructing the free exercise of suffrage.