Generation YES welcomes the announcement that airtime in the Lisbon 2009 debate will be based on fairness to all interests rather than strict equality.

The strict equality rule meant that small, independent groups and well-resourced and financed political parties had to compete for airtime, leaving little chance for a full and fair debate.  The new guidelines will allow Gen YES and the other Yes organisations to counter misinformation and make sure the 2009 debate will be an honest and lively one that represents many perspectives.