PN complains about 'brazen propaganda' on PBS on the eve of the Budget
The Nationalist Party, through Secretary General Michael Piccinino, has formally written to the Broadcasting Authority on Sunday evening regarding a partisan government propaganda spot aired on what is meant to be the public broadcasting station.Not
The Nationalist Party, through Secretary General Michael Piccinino, has formally written to the Broadcasting Authority on Sunday evening regarding a partisan government propaganda spot aired on what is meant to be the public broadcasting station.
Not only does this spot include partisan content, but it also features Prime Minister and Labour Leader Robert Abela himself, creating a political imbalance on the eve of the national Budget announcement and potentially in the coming days, the PN said. This spot has been broadcast several times on TVM, including during and after the news.
According to the law, no political propaganda of this nature can be broadcast in this manner unless it forms part of a schedule authorised by the Broadcasting Authority. Such spots are otherwise illegal, the PN said.
Under instructions from Opposition Leader Bernard Grech, the Partit Nazzjonalista has warned that if this broadcast - which causes prejudice against the Opposition - is not stopped immediately and no action is taken by the Broadcasting Authority by Monday, the Opposition will have no choice but to seek further legal action to halt this blatant abuse.
The PN also demanded effective redress for what transpired this evening, with the redress remaining in effect until this propaganda is ceased. It is also seeking assurance that the Opposition is given equal airtime as the Government to discuss the 2025 Budget, including the option to broadcast similar political spots.
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