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ME037

Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question:What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s): b. Based on number of candidates put forward in present elections
Comments: Article 38: (1) The political parties, political alliances, electoral alliances, organisations of citizens belonging to national minorities participating in the elections under the terms of the present title, and the independent candidates shall have free of charge access to the radio and television public services proportionally to the number of candidatures forwarded and remained final.
Source: Electoral Law: Law No. 35 of 13 March 2008 for the election to the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, art. 38(1) https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/4224/file/ROM%20Election%20Laws_en.pdf
Verified: 2020/08/24
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ME059

Television debates
Question:Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s): a. Yes, in presidential elections
Comments: Parliamentary Elections, 9 December 2012 OSCE/ODIHR Election Expert Team Final Report, stated that candidates often avoided participating in televised debates or discussions of campaign issues with opponents. Media representatives also confirmed the reluctance of candidates to participate in televised debates.
Source: OSCE/ODIHR Limited Election Observation Mission Final Report on the Presidential elections (22 November and 6 December 2009) in Romania (Warsaw, 2010): http://www.osce.org/documents/odihr/2010/02/42767_en.pdf Parliamentary Elections, 9 December 2012, OSCE/ODIHR Election Expert Team Final Report: http://www.osce.org/odihr/98757?download=true
Verified: 2014/10/29
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ME062

Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question:What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer: b. 2-3 days
Comments: Article 38-1: (3) With 48 hours before the election day the presentation of public opinion polls, television votes or inquiries made on the street shall be forbidden.
Source: Electoral Law: Law No. 35 of 13 March 2008 for the election to the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, art. 38-1(3). https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/4224/file/ROM%20Election%20Laws_en.pdf
Verified: 2020/08/24
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ME080


Question:Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: Art.30 – (1) The maximum limit of the expenses to be incurred by a political party or by a political or electoral alliance during each electoral campaign shall be calculated by adding up the maximum values permitted by law for each candidate proposed for election. (2) The maximum values permitted for each candidate shall be established according to the minimum gross base salary at the country level on 1 January of the electoral year in case, as follows: a) 350 minimum gross base salaries at the country level for each candidate for the position of deputy or senator; b) 2,500 minimum gross base salaries at the country level for each candidate for the position of Romania’s representative in the European Parliament; c) 50 minimum gross base salaries at the country level for each candidate for the position of county counselor or local counselor in the General Council of Bucharest Municipality; c) 30 minimum gross base salaries at the country level for each candidate for the position of local counselor in the councils of the county capitals and in the district councils of Bucharest Municipality; e) 25 minimum gross base salaries at the country level for each candidate for the position of local counselor in the municipality and city councils; f) 20 minimum gross base salaries at the country level for each candidate for the position of local counselor in the commune councils; g) 10,000 minimum gross base salaries at the country level for each candidate for the position of general mayor of Bucharest Municipality; h) 2,500 minimum gross base salaries at the country level for each candidate for the position of district mayor for Bucharest municipality or that of municipality or city mayor; i) 30 minimum gross base salaries at the country level for each candidate for the position of commune mayor; (3) The maximum limits of expenses stipulated under paragraph 2 shall also apply for independent candidates.
Source: Law on the financing of electoral campaigns and the activity of political parties, art. 30. https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/4832/file/Romania_PartyFinance_2006.pdf
Verified: 2020/08/24
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