32. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for political parties?

Source: Article 52, Law on Basic Provisions of Elections and Voter Registers, 1961 (as amended in 1983, Law No. 298).

OSCE/ODIHR (2018). Republic of Turkey Early Presidentiıal and Parliamentary Elections, 24 June 2018. OSCE/ODIHR Election Observation Mission Report. OSCE/ODIHR, Warsaw.

Notwithstanding the provisions in private laws, political parties attending to elections are allowed to make propaganda on radio and television beginning with the seventh days before the voting day till 18.00 one day before the elections. 

Source: Article 52, Law on Basic Provisions of Elections and Voter Registers, 1961 (amended in 1983).

Although the Law Concerning the Establishment and Broadcast Services of Radio and Televisions (Article 8 and 9, 2011, Law No. 6112) underlines non-discriminatory and impartial broadcasting principles, both public and private channels in Turkey are heavily politicized and polazrized due to media-ownership. The law also prohibits political parties to have shares in broadcast companies directly or indirectly, however private channels are sponsored by pro- or anti-government circles.

The President with a party tie is also entitled to make  "State of Nation" address regularly on public and private channels to promote government activities without the right of reply.

Source: OSCE/ODIHR (2018). Republic of Turkey Early Presidentiıal and Parliamentary Elections, 24 June 2018. OSCE/ODIHR Election Observation Mission Report. OSCE/ODIHR, Warsaw.