Watch Live: European Commission Presidency Candidates Go Head-To-Head In Eurovision Debate
Watch the Eurovision debate between the lead candidates for the Commission presidency live now, taking place in Parliament’s plenary chamber in Brussels.
The Eurovision Broadcasting Union (EBU) who are organising this event confirmed that the panel will consist of current Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (Germany, European People’s Party), Walter Baier (Austria, European Left), Sandro Gozi (Italy, Renew Europe Now), Terry Reintke (Germany, European Greens) and Nicolas Schmit (Luxembourg, Party of European Socialists).
The speakers will debate a host of important topics including the economy and jobs, defence and security, climate and the environment, democracy and leadership, migration and borders, and innovation and technology.
Questions will also be asked by viewers in the plenary chamber, people watching from events organised by Parliament’s Liaison Offices in EU member states, questions from social media and by the moderators.
Candidates will also be asked questions one-on-one in a “spotlight” segment, a new feature of the Eurovision debate 2024
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