The Eurovision Debate on 15 May 2014 marked a historic moment as the first live televised debate among candidates for the next President of the European Commission. Hosted in the European Parliament plenary chamber in Brussels, the 90-minute event was broadcast in 24 languages across TV, radio, and websites continent-wide. Notable candidates including Ska Keller, Martin Schulz, and Guy Verhofstadt debated in English, while Alexis Tsipras spoke in Greek, and Jean-Claude Juncker in French. Monica Maggioni, a seasoned Italian journalist, moderated the proceedings. Strict participation criteria ensured representation from each of the officially recognized political groups, fostering a dynamic and inclusive discussion.
Venue
European Parliament, Brussels
Event contact
Mike Mullane
Project Manager & Editorial Spokesman
Media strategy unit
+41 22 717 26 03
Ben Steward
Communications Officer
EBU Communications
+41 22 717 22 13
Additional Event Details
EBU Members who have comfirmed their participation:
BBC, France Télévisions, ZDF, ARD, RAI, TVE, ORF, RTP, RTBF, NTU, BHT, ARTE, TVR, RTE, DW, DR
More info on broadcasters
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Official website:
www.eurovisiondebate.tv