ERJK (Party Financing Supervision Committee) checks whether election advertising has been paid for fairly. The advertising must also be equally accessible to all candidates at the same price.
At the beginning of the week, Forus Takso taxis appeared on the streets of Tallinn. They feature election advertising promoting the Reform Party. ERJK cannot immediately say whether this violates the rules.
ERJK does not evaluate the content of the advertising. They check whether the advertising has been paid for fairly and whether it is equally accessible to everyone at the same price. If the service is cheaper for only one candidate, it is prohibited.
ERJK requests the market price if necessary. If no one else has requested the same service, it is difficult to check whether the price is fair.
ERJK checks whether a candidate or party has paid for the advertising themselves. Most often, parties complain when they believe another party has gained an advantage.
For example, there have been complaints about party tents at fairs. If another party has not requested a quote, it is impossible to know if the price was fair.