The Central Electoral Commission advised the Lithuanian prime minister to abstain from appearing on a show aired on a public broadcast channel, warning him that his appearance would violate the Law on Elections to the Seimas (Parliament). The decision, which outraged the media, stems from provisions meant to guarantee fair elections — all candidates must be given equal airtime, with incumbents only being able to inform the public via press conferences. This has led to discussions on whether the law unduly restricts media freedom and the public's right to information from public officials.