34. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for candidates?

'The media regulatory body to ensure that the principle of equality between the candidates is respected in the information programs of public service broadcasting - television regarding the reproduction and feedback statements, writings, activities of the candidates and the presentation of their person.' Source: Article LO.131, Loi n° 2017-12 du 18 janvier 2017 portant Code electoral, 2017

'Air time available to candidates is divided into two (02) fractions whose quota is determined by the media regulatory body: - A fraction of the time divided equally between all political parties, coalition of political parties or independent persons representing the lists of candidates; - A fraction of airtime allocated proportionally taking to account the parliamentary representation of political parties with presented lists of candidates.' Source: Article LO .184, Loi n° 2017-12 du 18 janvier 2017 portant Code electoral, 2017

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