Article 9(1) of the Framework Convention stipulates that the freedom of expression of persons belonging to national minorities includes the freedom to impart information and ideas in the minority language, without interference by public authorities, and goes on to say that "members of minorities shall not be discriminated against in their access to the media."
Le paragraphe 9(4) de la Convention-cadre stipule que « les Parties adopteront des mesures adéquates pour faciliter l’accès des personnes appartenant à des minorités nationales aux médias ».