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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): a. Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Comments: During election campaigns, the information and press service of the government provides the political parties with airtime and the opportunity to broadcast radio and television advertisements.
Source: https://www.sgi-network.org/2022/Robust_Democracy/Quality_of_Democracy/Electoral_Processes/Media_Access
Verified: 2024/11/21
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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:
Source: https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/a/2114700.html https://voltluxembourg.org/news/philippe-schannes-in-a-round-table-debate-on-rtl-radio
Verified: 2024/11/21
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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: f. 10 or more days
Comments: During the month preceding the day of the European, legislative, and municipal elections, as well as during the course of these elections, the publication, dissemination, and commentary of any opinion poll related directly or indirectly to these elections, by any means whatsoever, are prohibited. Those who violate the provisions of this paragraph shall be punished with imprisonment from eight days to one month and a fine of 500 to 12,500 euros.
Source: Electoral law, Art. 97 (2): https://legislationline.org/sites/default/files/documents/68/Luxembourg_electoral%20code_2003_amended2016_FR.pdf
Verified: 2024/11/21
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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:
Source: Electoral law; https://legislationline.org/sites/default/files/documents/68/Luxembourg_electoral%20code_2003_amended2016_FR.pdf Financing of Political Parties: https://legislationline.org/sites/default/files/documents/b9/Lux_Political_parties_Financing_asof2012.pdf
Verified: 2024/11/21
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