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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): i. Not applicable
Comments: i) Political propaganda on radio and television is not permitted. Political parties are not entitled to free media access. It is prohibited to advertise political parties, persons holding public office or candidate for public office and objects of popular votes.
Source: Federal Law of 24 March 2006, regulating radio and television, Art. 10: http://www.admin.ch/ch/f/rs/784_40/index.html (2014)
Verified: 2025/03/28
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ME059

Television debates
Question:Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s): b. Yes, in legislative elections
Comments: Even though political propaganda and political advertisement on radio and television is not permitted, debates and discussions between parties and candidates are conducted during the pre-election period.
Source: Federal Law of 24 March 2006, regulating radio and television, Art. 10, 12, 24: http://www.admin.ch/ch/f/rs/784_40/index.html (2014);
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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: g. No information available
Comments:
Source: Guidelines for the Declaration of responsibilities and rights of journalists: http://www.rjionline.org/MAS-Codes-Switzerland-Duties-Rights-2000 (2000) Constitution: https://www.admin.ch/opc/en/classified-compilation/19995395/201506140000/101.pdf (2015)
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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: c. No information available
Comments: c) This subject is not regulated by federal law.
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