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Germany The courts established a number of tests for inclusion in the TV-Duelle based on previous, current, and potential levels of
support a party enjoys. One of the tests is the likelihood of a party’s leader being Chancellor after the election. This requirement meant that the court had essentially backed the logic of the TV-Duelle as a contest for executive office. In a different format (distinct from the TV-Duell), each party with members in the Bundestag was invited to send a representative.
Taiwan With the consent of two or more groups of candidates, an individual or association may hold a national wireless TV debate; the TV station shall undertake such debate and may apply to the Central Election Commission for subsidy. Regulations governing the subsidy shall be prescribed by the Central Election Commission.
The TV debate for President referred to in the preceding Paragraph may be held up to three times, and every time each candidate has up to 30 minutes. The TV debate for Vice President may be held similarly, but shall be held only once.
The candidates shall be responsible for the contents of the politics or debate referred to in Paragraphs One and Two by themselves.
