Eurovision Debate | |
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Also known as | Eurovision Presidential Debate European Commission Presidential Debate |
Genre | Topical debate |
Directed by | Rob Hopkin (2014) |
Starring | Candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission |
Original language | English |
No. of episodes | 3 editions |
Production | |
Production locations | Espace Léopold, Brussels, Belgium |
Running time | ~90 minutes |
Production company | European Broadcasting Union |
Original release | |
Release | 15 May 2014 23 May 2024 | –
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The Eurovision Debate is a live televised debate between the lead political candidates ("Spitzenkandidaten") running to be the next President of the European Commission. Produced by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and broadcast across Europe via the Eurovision network, the debate is hosted by the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium. The aim of the debate is to help public service media play their role in the democratic process by helping to better inform citizens and encouraging participation in the elections.