Nova24TV editorial rules for monitoring the campaign ahead of the local elections in the Republic of Slovenia

Radio Ognjišče has published guidelines for monitoring the electoral campaign ahead of local elections. The rules outline how the station will cover the campaign period and allocate airtime for presenting political views. The coverage will run from today until 24 hours before voting day on November 15, and again during the second round of voting on November 29. Content related to the campaign will be marked distinctly within the program. Political parties, lists, and candidates can order advertisements according to the current pricing schedule. The guidelines are based on the first paragraph of Article 26 and the second paragraph of Article 104 of the Law on Local Elections. They specify that the campaign period at Radio Ognjišče will be covered from October 15, 2026, through 24 hours before the election day on November 14, 2026. Coverage will also apply to the second round on November 29, following legal requirements, professional journalistic standards, and the media's editorial policy. The guidelines do not regulate the publication of daily news or reports on events during the campaign, nor do they cover specialized or technical programs on electoral legislation and its implementation. Program content related to the campaign, including reports, contributions, and commercials, will be separated with a specific audio signal. Advertisements ordered in accordance with the law will also be included. Contributions and reports with pre-election themes will follow a schedule prepared by the editorial board of Radio Ognjišče’s informational program. Political parties, lists, and individuals can order advertisements, which will be charged according to the valid advertising price list. Payment for ads must be made before their broadcast, and advance payment discounts will not apply. Content restrictions exist only if they violate laws or unjustly discredit individuals, groups, political parties, or religious communities. Radio Ognjišče reserves the right to reject the recording or broadcast of a segment or advertisement if it conflicts with the station’s programming content or core radio orientation. Rules and deadlines for using airtime for presenting opinions and candidates for referendums will be published before the campaign begins and posted on the website radio.ognjisce.si. A summary of the rules will also appear in the program. In Ljubljana, on October 1, 2026, Tanja Dominko, responsible editor at Radio Ognjišče, announced these guidelines. Družina, a Catholic family magazine, has also issued guidelines for its coverage of the local election campaign in autumn 2026. Based on provisions of the Law on Local Elections, the guidelines apply to regular elections for municipal councils and mayors, scheduled for Sunday, November 15, 2026. The online portal Družina will monitor pre-election developments as much as possible, consistent with its fundamental mission. The editorial board reserves the right to decide whether a message is suitable for publication in the Catholic weekly or on the website, based on its commitment to Catholic social teaching. During the campaign, candidates and lists that do not directly or indirectly oppose the teachings of the Catholic Church and associated Christian values may present their positions on the website. Candidates or political parties that align with the teachings of the Church and Christian values may order paid advertisements, charged according to the current advertising price list. The editorial board reserves the right to reject an advertisement that contradicts the nature of the Družina weekly or the teachings of the Church. Mojca Purger, responsible editor of the Druzina.si website, outlined these guidelines.