European election candidates go head to head in live televised stand-off

The five official lead candidates that will take part in the EBU debate on May 23 ©Euronews 2024

Lead candidates vying for the European Commission presidency will tackle key issues including migration, climate, defence and the economy in a live debate organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and broadcast live on Euronews.

The debate will kick off at 15.00 CET, with an audience of 900 expected to gather in the European Parliament's iconic hemicycle in Brussels. For the first time, voters from capitals across the EU will directly pose their questions to candidates.

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