ECON - Exchange of views with Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Europe fit for the Digital Age, and Commissioner for Competition, following the appointment of Fiona Scott Morton as Chief Competition Economist at the Directorate-General for Competition

Renew europe - Pre-Summit

On 15 May 2019, candidates for the presidency of the European Commission take part in a live Eurovision debate at the Parliament in Brussels. Arrival of the candidates: Margrethe VESTAGER, lead candidate of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) as member of Team Europe, Nico CUÉ, lead candidate of the European Left (EL), Jan ZAHRADIL, lead candidate of the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE), Frans TIMMERMANS, lead candidate of the Party of European Socialists (PES), Manfred WEBER, lead candidate of the European People’s Party (EPP) and Ska KELLER, lead candidate of the European Greens (Greens)

Presidency of the European Commission / Eurovision Debate: arrivals of the lead candidates

On 15 May 2019, the lead candidates for the presidency of the European Commission take part in a live Eurovision debate at the Parliament in Brussels. Frans TIMMERMANS, lead candidate of the Party of European Socialists (PES), Manfred WEBER, lead candidate of the European People’s Party (EPP), Ska KELLER, lead candidate of the European Greens (Greens), Nico CUÉ, lead candidate of the European Left (EL), Margrethe VESTAGER, lead candidate of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) as member of Team Europe, and Jan ZAHRADIL, lead candidate of the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE) debate populism, democratic gap and relevance of institutions. Followed by Social Media Hub Insert 3.

Presidency of the European Commission / Eurovision Debate - Topic 6: Populism / democratic gap / relevance of institutions. Followed by Social Media Hub Insert 3

On 15 May 2019, the candidates for the presidency of the European Commission take part in a live Eurovision debate at the Parliament in Brussels. Group photo with Frans TIMMERMANS, lead candidate of the Party of European Socialists (PES), Manfred WEBER, lead candidate of the European People’s Party (EPP), Ska KELLER, lead candidate of the European Greens (Greens), Nico CUÉ, lead candidate of the European Left (EL), Margrethe VESTAGER, lead candidate of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) as member of Team Europe, Jan ZAHRADIL, lead candidate of the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE).

Presidency of the European Commission / Eurovision Debate: group photo

On 15 May 2019, the lead candidates for the presidency of the European Commission take part in a live Eurovision debate at the Parliament in Brussels. Frans TIMMERMANS, lead candidate of the Party of European Socialists (PES), Manfred WEBER, lead candidate of the European People’s Party (EPP), Ska KELLER, lead candidate of the European Greens (Greens), Nico CUÉ, lead candidate of the European Left (EL), Margrethe VESTAGER, lead candidate of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) as member of Team Europe, and Jan ZAHRADIL, lead candidate of the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE) debate international trade and role of the EU in the world.

Presidency of the European Commission / Eurovision Debate - Topic 5: International trade / role of the EU in the world

On 15 May 2019, the lead candidates for the presidency of the European Commission take part in a live Eurovision debate at the Parliament in Brussels. Frans TIMMERMANS, lead candidate of the Party of European Socialists (PES), Manfred WEBER, lead candidate of the European People’s Party (EPP), Ska KELLER, lead candidate of the European Greens (Greens), Nico CUÉ, lead candidate of the European Left (EL), Margrethe VESTAGER, lead candidate of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) as member of Team Europe, and Jan ZAHRADIL, lead candidate of the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE) debate several topics.

Presidency of the European Commission / Eurovision Debate: full version in international sign interpretation

On 15 May 2019, the lead candidates for the presidency of the European Commission take part in a live Eurovision debate at the Parliament in Brussels. Frans TIMMERMANS, lead candidate of the Party of European Socialists (PES), Manfred WEBER, lead candidate of the European People’s Party (EPP), Ska KELLER, lead candidate of the European Greens (Greens), Nico CUÉ, lead candidate of the European Left (EL), Margrethe VESTAGER, lead candidate of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) as member of Team Europe, and Jan ZAHRADIL, lead candidate of the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE) debate taxation and competition. Followed by Social Media Hub Insert 2.

Presidency of the European Commission / Eurovision Debate - Topic 4: Taxation / competition. Followed by Social Media Hub Insert 2

On 15 May 2019, the lead candidates for the presidency of the European Commission take part in a live Eurovision debate at the Parliament in Brussels. Arrivals of the lead candidates.

EE2019 - Presidency of the European Commission/Eurovision Debate - EU Elections 2019: arrivals of the candidates

On 15 May 2019, candidates for the presidency of the European Commission take part in a live Eurovision debate at the Parliament in Brussels. Atmosphere of the debate.

EE2019 - Presidency of the European Commission/Eurovision Debate - EU Elections 2019: atmosphere of the debate

On 15 May 2019, the lead candidates for the presidency of the European Commission take part in a live Eurovision debate at the Parliament in Brussels. Frans TIMMERMANS, lead candidate of the Party of European Socialists (PES), Manfred WEBER, lead candidate of the European People’s Party (EPP), Ska KELLER, lead candidate of the European Greens (Greens), Nico CUÉ, lead candidate of the European Left (EL), Margrethe VESTAGER, lead candidate of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) as member of Team Europe, and Jan ZAHRADIL, lead candidate of the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE) debate climate change and environment.

Presidency of the European Commission / Eurovision Debate - Topic 3: Climate change / environment

On 15 May 2019, the lead candidates for the presidency of the European Commission take part in a live Eurovision debate at the Parliament in Brussels. Frans TIMMERMANS, lead candidate of the Party of European Socialists (PES), Manfred WEBER, lead candidate of the European People’s Party (EPP), Ska KELLER, lead candidate of the European Greens (Greens), Nico CUÉ, lead candidate of the European Left (EL), Margrethe VESTAGER, lead candidate of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) as member of Team Europe, and Jan ZAHRADIL, lead candidate of the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE) debate youth unemployment. Followed by Social Media Hub Insert 1.

Presidency of the European Commission / Eurovision Debate - Topic 2: Youth unemployment. Followed by Social Media Hub Insert 1

On 15 May 2019, the candidates for the presidency of the European Commission take part in a live Eurovision debate at the Parliament in Brussels. Outro: social media hub by Annastiina Heikkila (YLE), goodbye by hosts and handshake with Frans TIMMERMANS, lead candidate of the Party of European Socialists (PES), Manfred WEBER, lead candidate of the European People’s Party (EPP), Ska KELLER, lead candidate of the European Greens (Greens), Nico CUÉ, lead candidate of the European Left (EL), Margrethe VESTAGER, lead candidate of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) as member of Team Europe, and Jan ZAHRADIL, lead candidate of the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE).

Presidency of the European Commission / Eurovision Debate - Outro: social media hub by Annastiina Heikkila (YLE), goodbye by hosts and handshake

On 15 May 2019, the candidates for the presidency of the European Commission take part in a live Eurovision debate at the Parliament in Brussels. Introduction of the debate by Emilie Tran Nguyen, France Televisions, and Markus Preiss, ARD Germany, moderators, and opening statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, lead candidate of the Party of European Socialists (PES), Manfred WEBER, lead candidate of the European People’s Party (EPP), Ska KELLER, lead candidate of the European Greens (Greens), Nico CUÉ, lead candidate of the European Left (EL), Margrethe VESTAGER, lead candidate of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) as member of Team Europe, and Jan ZAHRADIL, lead candidate of the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE). Followed by the Social Media Hub Launch by Annastiina Heikkila (YLE).  The following transcription is the result of an automatic process. Check Against delivery.

Presidency of the European Commission / Eurovision Debate - Introduction and opening statements by the lead candidates: Frans TIMMERMANS, Manfred WEBER, Ska KELLER, Nico CUÉ, Margrethe VESTAGER and Jan ZAHRADIL. Followed by Social Media Hub Launch

Portrait of Margrethe VESTAGER, lead candidate of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) as member of Team Europe for the Presidency of the European Commission / Eurovision Debate - EU Elections 2019.

Margrethe VESTAGER, ALDE lead candidate - as part of 'Team Europe - for the Presidency of the European Commission / Eurovision Debate - EU Elections 2019

Teaser on announcement of lead candidates for the debate between candidates for the presidency of the European Commission in the framework of the European elections 2019. The 6 candidates are Nico CUÉ, European Left (EL); Ska KELLER, European Green Party (EGP); Jan ZAHRADIL, Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE); Margrethe VESTAGER, Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE); Manfred WEBER, European People’s Party (EPP) and Frans TIMMERMANS, Party of European Socialists (PES).

Announcement of the lead candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission - European elections 2019: teaser

At the Egmont Palace in Brussels, ALDE leaders meet meet ahead the European Council meeting on 21 and 22 March.

Liberal leaders meet ahead of the European Council: arrivals, roundtable and statements

Illustrative footage on the European Parties’ lead candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission - Alliance of European Liberals and Democrats (ALDE). This video shows Johannes Cornelis van BAALEN (ALDE, NL), ALDE Party President, presenting the 'Team Europe' in alphabetical order: Nicola BEER, Emma BONINO, Violeta BULC, Member of the EC in charge of Mobility and Transport, Katalin CSEH, Luis GARICANO, Guy VERHOFSTADT (ALDE, BE) and Margrethe VESTAGER, Member of the EC in charge of Competition, during the ALDE campaign kick-off for the European elections 2019, in Brussels.

Announcement of lead candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE)

At the Egmont Palace in Brussels, ALDE leaders meet ahead of the European Council. Arrivals of Cecilia MALMSTRÖM, Member of the EC in charge of Trade, Andrej BABIS, Czech Prime Minister, Margrethe VESTAGER, Member of the EC in charge of Competition, Andrus ANSIP, Member of the EC in charge of Digital Single Market, Mark RUTTE, Dutch Prime Minister, and Xavier BETTEL, Luxembourgish Prime Minister. Statements by Guy VERHOFSTADT, EP coordinator for the negotiations with the UK, Mark RUTTE, Dutch Prime Minister, and Xavier BETTEL, Luxembourgish Prime Minister.

ALDE leaders meet ahead of the European Council: arrivals and statements

During the plenary session (12-15/11/18) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate and vote on empowering competition authorities and ensuring the proper functioning of the internal market. Statements by Andreas SCHWAB (EPP, DE), Rapporteur, Margrethe VESTAGER, Member of the EC in charge of Competition, and Jasenko SELIMOVIC (ALDE, SE).

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