The four contenders in the Green Primary will be taking part in two separate debates this week, in Prague and London. The Prague debate, hosted by the Czech Green party Strana zelených will take place on Friday 17 January. The London debate, hosted by the Green Party of England and Wales, will take place the next day, on Saturday 18 January.
Europe has failed to address it's perceived democratic deficit, and Eurosceptic parties are grabbing onto this to push a radical, populist, anti-European agenda. These debates an opportunity to show that Europe is stronger than ever – people in every single member state are engaging with the Green Primary contenders, and voting. The answer isn't less Europe – it's more.
Prague Green Primary Debate, hosted by Strana zelených
When: 17 January, beginning at 14h00 CET
Where: Prague (Foyer of the New Stage of the National Theatre, Národní 4, Prague 1 - Map)
With: José Bové | Monica Frassoni | Rebecca Harms | Ska Keller
The debate will be live-streamed on greenprimary.europeangreens.eu
In the Prague debate, José Bové, Monica Frassoni, Rebecca Harms and Ska Keller will face questions from moderator Lucie Tvarůžková (journalist, former head of iHNed.cz) and members of the public on key issues including Europe's democratic deficit, energy, food regulation and the rise of extremism in Europe. Questions can be submitted through Twitter by using #AskJose, #AskMonica, #AskRebecca, #AskSka and #GreenPrimary.
London Green Primary Debate, hosted by the Green Party of England and Wales
When: 18 January, beginning at 15h00 GMT, 14h00 GMT
Where: London (ICO Conference Centre, 22 Berners Street, London W1T 3DD - Map)
With: José Bové | Monica Frassoni | Rebecca Harms | Ska Keller
The debate will be live-streamed on greenprimary.europeangreens.eu
In the London debate, José Bové, Monica Frassoni, Rebecca Harms and Ska Keller will face questions on topical issues such as climate and energy, the economic crisis, EU-UK relations and migration. Questions can be submitted through Twitter by using #AskJose, #AskMonica, #AskRebecca, #AskSka and #GreenPrimary.
Our contenders: José Bové | Monica Frassoni | Rebecca Harms | Ska Keller
The EGP and our member parties are holding a series of debates and online hangouts so voters can make an informed decision whom they choose to be the two Green Leading Candidates for the European Elections 2014. Until 28 January 2014 anyone in the EU who is 16 or older and supports Green values can vote in our EU-wide online Green Primary, and help decide who will be the hearts and faces of the Green campaign. The Greens are the first party to invite citizens to make such an important decision on a European level. Find more information about the Green Primary here, and a schedule of upcoming debates here.
