The four contenders in the Green Primary will be taking part in two separate debates this week, in Rome and Paris. The Rome debate, hosted by Green Italia – Verdi will take place on Monday 20 January. The Paris debate, hosted by Europe Écologie - Les Verts will take place the next day, on Tuesday 21 January.
As populist parties push an anti-immigration, anti-European, eurosceptic message, along with driving the reemergence of nationalism across Europe, these Green Primary debates are a vital opportunity to show that the Greens reject this philosophy and have a better, more coherent and inclusive vision for Europe's future. Europe isn't just a group of separate nations - We Are Europe.
Rome Green Primary Debate, hosted by Green Italia – Verdi
When: Monday 20 January, beginning at 17h00 CET
Where: Rome (Sala Capranichetta, Piazza Montecitorio 125 – Map)
With: José Bové | Monica Frassoni | Rebecca Harms | Ska Keller
The debate will be live-streamed on greenprimary.europeangreens.eu
In the Rome debate, José Bové, Monica Frassoni, Rebecca Harms and Ska Keller will be joined by guests Lucia Annunziata (head of Huffington Post Italia), Professor Stefano Rodotà (President of the Italian Authority for the Protection of Personal Data), Gianni Silvestrini (Scientific Director of the Kyoto Club) and and Sergio Marini (Italia Sostenibile). Contenders will face questions from guests and members of the public on issues such as agriculture, democracy and rights, and energy and the Green economy. Questions can be submitted through Twitter using #AskJose, #AskMonica, #AskRebecca, #AskSka and #GreenPrimary.
Paris Green Primary Debate, hosted by Europe Écologie - Les Verts
When: 21 January, beginning at 20h00 CET
Where: Paris (Salle Jean Dame, 17 rue Léopold Bellan, 75002, Paris – Map)
With: José Bové | Monica Frassoni | Rebecca Harms | Ska Keller
Press briefing with contenders from 19h00
The debate will be live-streamed on greenprimary.europeangreens.eu
In the Paris debate, José Bové, Monica Frassoni, Rebecca Harms and Ska Keller will face questions on topical issues such the European Crisis and how to revive the economy, European democracy, and how to counter the rise of right-wing politics. Questions can be submitted through Twitter 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 18h00 CET, 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 remaining debates here.
The Green Primary is a historic moment. Join us as we reach the finale of this exciting experiment!
