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What is a Spitzenkandidat?
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This episode unravels the complexities of the Spitzenkandidat process ahead of the European elections on 6-9 June. Discover what a Spitzenkandidat is, the story behind its creation, and how it works, or doesn’t. From its origins to the current candidates and the tug-of-war between the European Parliament and the European Council, we dive deep into this key element of EU politics. Whether you’re an EU enthusiast or just curious (or confused), this episode will give you the insights you need ahead of the next European elections. Tune in and get untangled with us!
Hosted & produced by Victor Aguilar & Alexander Roth; Lisa Vallese supported the preparation and communication.
Links
- Lead candidates: who should head the European Commission? (European Parliament)
- MEPs propose lead candidate system rules ahead of European elections (European Parliament)
- European elections 2024: all you need to know (EPRS)
- Spitzenkandidaten or the lead candidate process (EPRS)
- EU election debate exposes weakness of lead candidate system (Euractiv)
- The lead candidate procedure isn’t dead – but it’s no longer what its inventors intended it to be (CEPS)
- Top jobs timeline: What happens after the European election (Politico)
- ‘Very disappointed’ Manfred Weber blames Macron and Orbán (Politico)
- Spitzenkandidaten: Democratic fix or political charade? (Euronews)
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1. Welcome (00:00:00)
2. Elections (00:00:53)
3. Functions of the European Parliament (00:02:27)
4. What is a Spitzenkandidat? (00:04:46)
5. History of the process (00:07:07)
6. Why do we use a German term? (00:08:29)
7. Who are the running Spitzenkandidaten? (00:09:54)
8. Reasons for the process (00:12:47)
9. Does the process work? (00:14:56)
10. What are we really voting for? (00:20:42)
11. Do weed need it? (00:21:45)
12. Opinion of citizens (00:27:10)
13. Showcasing big shots (00:28:45)
14. Is it all about power? (00:30:25)
15. Should we abandon the process? (00:33:40)
16. Don't forget to vote (00:38:11)
17. Bonus :) (00:39:39)
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