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Media and Elections
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 the election period, all political parties presenting candidates for elections have free and equal access to public media.
Source:
Rapport final, élections législatives et présidentielle, EUOM (2011), p.25: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-raport-final-elections-legislatives-et/
Verified:
2017/02/07
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
a . Yes, in presidential elections
Comments:
Source:
Rapport final, élections législatives et présidentielle, EUOM (2011), p.26: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-raport-final-elections-legislatives-et/
Verified:
2017/02/07
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
There are no specific legal provisions regulating this matter.
Source:
Loi 2014-01 du 28 mars 2014, portant régime général des élections présidentielles, locales et référendaires: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-loi-2014-01-du-28-mars-2014-portant-regime/
Verified:
2017/02/07
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