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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: Equal airtime on Radio and Television is available free of charge to every recognized political party. This time is allocated in proportion to the number of candidates.
Source: Decree No. 91-141 of 13 November 1991 regulating the procedures for the conduct of the elections and specifying the organization of elections of deputies to the National Assembly, art. 22
Verified: 2024/10/28
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Television debates
Question:Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s): a. Yes, in presidential elections
Comments:
Source: Decree No. 91-141 of 13 November 1991 regulating the procedures for the conduct of the elections and specifying the organization of elections of deputies to the National Assembly, art. 22;
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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: There are no specific legal provisions regulating this issue.
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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
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